Skyward Bound: Alex Honnold's Ambitious Ascent of Taipei 101

Renowned climber Alex Honnold postpones his free solo attempt of Taiwan's Taipei 101 due to inclement weather. Organized by Netflix for live broadcast, the climb is rescheduled for Sunday. The 508-meter skyscraper, once the tallest in the world, has been previously scaled by French climber Alain Robert.

Inclement weather on Saturday delayed U.S. climber Alex Honnold's daring free solo attempt of Taiwan's towering Taipei 101. Without ropes or harness, Honnold's ascent was planned for live broadcast by Netflix but has now been shifted to Sunday morning, according to the streaming service's statement on its X account.

"Safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding," the announcement read. The 508-meter high Taipei 101, enveloped by cloud and intermittent rain, continues to be a major attraction, once holding the title of the world's tallest building from 2004 to 2010.

In 2004, the edifice was famously scaled by French climber Alain Robert, dubbed 'Spiderman,' known for his ropeless climbs of some of the tallest buildings globally. Robert ascended the Taipei 101 in four hours, albeit with a safety rope.