Overview
- Honnold reached the 508‑meter summit in just over 90 minutes after a 24‑hour postponement for rain, then descended by elevator.
- Netflix aired the climb live with a 10‑second delay and contingency measures to manage worst‑case scenarios.
- Taipei authorities and Taipei 101 management granted permission and coordinated on‑site planning as a large global audience and street‑level crowds watched.
- The ascent was the first rope‑free summit of Taipei 101, whereas Alain Robert’s 2004 climb used safety gear and took about four hours.
- President Lai Ching‑te and Vice President Hsiao Bi‑khim praised the achievement, while debate focused on televising extreme risk and reports of a mid‑six‑figure fee Honnold called secondary to the spectacle.