Renowned climber Alex Honnold captivated thousands as he scaled Taipei 101 without ropes. The event, broadcast by Netflix, highlighted Taiwan’s iconic skyscraper. With official backing, and a nod to prior climber Alain Robert,

American rock climber Alex Honnold climbed the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.

In one hour and 32 minutes — just two minutes over his own estimation — Alex Honnold completed his free solo climb of Taipei 101, an eye-boggling spectacle live-streamed by Netflix and watched by a hu...