TAIPEI (TVBS News) — American rock climbing legend Alex Honnold shared photos from the top of Taipei 101 on his Facebook page on Monday (Jan. 26), sparking widespread discussion and admiration from fans worldwide. Honnold captured global attention by free soloing the 508-meter (1,667-foot) skyscraper, Taiwan's tallest building, in just 91 minutes a day earlier. The post received 90,000 likes within an hour of being published.
Honnold expressed gratitude to his team for making the climb possible and described Taipei 101 as "amazing" in his social media post. He shared a selfie taken atop the skyscraper, stating, "Taipei 101!! What a climb!! I'll post more about it soon, but for now, thanks! Thanks to the whole team that made this possible, what a great day on an incredible tower!!"
Honnold's post also tagged the "NetflixSports" account, further fueling interest in his historic ascent that was live-streamed globally by the streaming platform. The post has attracted over 2,400 comments, predominantly from international fans captivated by the climb. Many commenters praised Honnold's bravery, likening him to the protagonist of the Assassin's Creed video game series and saying it was amazing to watch.
Taiwanese fans joined the conversation, welcoming Honnold and expressing appreciation for his choice to climb Taipei 101. Comments included sentiments such as "Taiwan is more exciting with you!" and "Thank you for choosing Taiwan and Taipei 101." Locals also invited Honnold to visit Taiwan more often, with many hoping his climb would bring international attention to the island. ◼
