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Taipei 101 is one of the world’s tallest buildings. Located in the capital of Taiwan, the skyscraper stands 1,667 feet tall. In January, climber Alex Honnold scaled the building in less than 92 minutes. He used only his hands and feet—no safety ropes, nets, or harnesses!
With that climb, Honnold set the record for the highest free solo up a building. That’s a climb without a partner or protective equipment.
Nineteen cameras, two drones, and a helicopter followed his every move. The historic climb was streamed live on Netflix to viewers worldwide.
“The biggest challenge was staying calm,” Honnold said in a news conference afterward.