American rock climber Alex Honnold has ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or protective equipmentRock climber Alex Honnold, of the U.S., performs a free solo climb of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Jan. 25. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)Rock climber Alex Honnold, of the U.S., performs a free solo climb of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Jan. 25. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)Rock climber Alex Honnold, of the U.S., performs a free solo climb of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Jan. 25. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)Rock climber Alex Honnold, of the U.S., performs a free solo climb of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Jan. 25. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)TAIPEI, Taiwan -- American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.

Source: ABC News January 25, 2026 15:38 UTC