American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
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KATIE TAMJanuary 25, 2026 at 04:23 PM
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American rock climber Alex Honnold successfully free soloed the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He ascended the 1,667-foot (508-meter) tower without ropes or any protective equipment. The climb to the top of the spire took Honnold approximately 90 minutes, drawing cheers from a crowd gathered at street level. Following the climb, Honnold attended a news conference. The event was captured in photos and video by the Associated Press.
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