American climber Alex Honnold was forced yesterday to postpone his attempt at a free solo climb of Taipei 101 in Taiwan, one of the world's tallest skyscrapers, due to inclement weather. The climb, which involves ascending without ropes or safety harnesses, was scheduled for yesterday but was called off because of the weather. Streaming platform Netflix announced via its account on social media site X that the climb has been rescheduled for today in Taipei. In a statement, Netflix added, "Safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding." The weather at the top of Taipei 101 was poor, with the peak obscured by clouds and intermittent rain. The tower stands at 508 meters and is a major landmark.
Previously, in 2004, Frenchman Alain Robert, known as "Spiderman," had already scaled the building using a safety rope. It took him about four hours to complete the ascent. Before the construction of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which currently holds the title of the world's tallest building, Taipei 101 held the title from 2004 to 2010.
