Overview
- Thomas van Tonder became the first person to cross 600 monkey bars suspended under Bloukrans Bridge in a single attempt, completing the run on Monday, October 26, 2026.
- Red Bull and independent reporting confirm the course followed the bridge arch for roughly 280 metres at about 216 metres above the river and took approximately 47 minutes to finish, with sources reporting 47:30 and 47:37.
- Rigging and safety were installed without drilling or permanent fixings by Richard Lievaart’s Vertical Safety Systems team, which used two independent safety points to secure the suspended bars.
- Van Tonder said the crossing demanded continuous hand strength and endurance, forcing him to hook his legs and hang upside down at times while tape on his fingers wore through from repeated gripping.
- The feat draws on Van Tonder’s obstacle‑course credentials and months of specialized training and will be shared widely through Red Bull TV, highlighting how engineered safety and branded media enable high‑risk endurance stunts.