American Successfully Climbs Taiwan’s 508 Meter Skyscraper in Staggering Ropeless Ascent (VIDEO)

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American climber Alex Honnold has completed a ropeless ascent of Taipei 101, scaling the landmark skyscraper in just over an hour and a half.

The 40-year-old, famous for tackling extreme climbs without safety equipment, reached the summit of the 508-metre tower on Sunday after a 90-minute climb.

Taipei 101, once the tallest building on earth, has 101 storeys and rises more than half a kilometre above the Taiwanese capital.

Crowds gathered below erupted in applause as Honnold reached the top.