Overview
- Honnold reached the spire in roughly 90–91 minutes after a 24‑hour weather delay to the livestream.
- He climbed a building corner using L‑shaped protrusions and navigated the mid‑tower “bamboo boxes,” identified as the most technically demanding section.
- Netflix aired the event with a 10‑second delay and contingency planning, and an edited version is now available on the service.
- Two people cited by the New York Times said he was paid a mid‑six‑figure fee that Honnold called an “embarrassing” amount, adding he would have done the climb with permission regardless.
- The ascent proceeded with approvals from Taipei 101 and the city government and drew praise from President Lai Ching‑te, while the live format drew ethical scrutiny and broadcast criticism; reports say he rappelled into the building before taking an elevator down.