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Alex Honnold climbed Taiwan's 101-story Taipei 101 skyscraper with no ropes in 91 minutes, and brain scans reveal why fear doesn't slow him down. His amygdala barely reacts to terrifying situations that would paralyze most people.
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Rock climber Alex Honnold became the first person to scale Taiwan's iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety equipment, completing the 90-minute climb before cheering crowds. His gravity-defying feat, broadcast live on Netflix, shows what's possible when years of preparation meet an impossible dream.
Legendary free climber Alex Honnold scaled Taiwan's 1,667-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper without any safety equipment, finishing in just 91 minutes. The Netflix-streamed feat showcased human potential at its most breathtaking.
Professional climber Alex Honnold conquered Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety gear, fulfilling a decade-long dream. The father of two completed the grueling 90-minute climb in front of cheering crowds while Netflix broadcast the historic feat live.
American rock climber Alex Honnold conquered Taiwan's iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper in 90 minutes using only his bare hands and small metal footholds. The father of two completed the 508-meter climb without any safety equipment, inspiring millions watching the live broadcast.
American rock climber Alex Honnold successfully scaled Taiwan's tallest building using only his bare hands. The death-defying climb of Taipei 101 was broadcast live to viewers around the world.
The legendary climber who conquered Yosemite's El Capitan just scaled Taiwan's tallest building without ropes. Hundreds watched in awe as he ascended 508 meters into the sky.
Alex Honnold made history by free solo climbing Taiwan's iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety equipment, broadcast live to millions. The 508-meter ascent showcased human courage and athleticism at its most breathtaking.
American climber Alex Honnold scaled Taiwan's 1,667-foot Taipei 101 tower without safety equipment, taking 91 minutes to reach the top. The feat marked the first ropeless climb of the earthquake-resistant skyscraper and fulfilled a dream more than a decade in the making.
Rock climbing legend Alex Honnold scaled Taiwan's iconic 508-meter Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or safety equipment, completing the daring ascent in 90 minutes. The American climber became the first person to climb the landmark building completely free solo.
Rock climbing legend Alex Honnold will scale Taiwan's 1,667-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes this Saturday, broadcast live on Netflix. The father of two has trained for months to tackle the earthquake-proof tower's challenging "bamboo box" design.