Alex Honnold, Netflix and Skyscraper Live

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'Skyscraper Live' EP talks the 'double relief' of Alex Honnold's achievement and going live on Netflix
"Skyscraper Live" chronicled Alex Honnold's historic climb atop the 101-story Taipei 101 building in Taiwan, streaming live on Netflix. For an hour and 31 minutes, the professional rock climber captivated audiences online and in person as he overcame the challenging trek without ropes or a safety net.

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Alex Honnold Was Paid Less Than $1 Million for ‘Skyscraper Live' - Why So Little?
Skyscraper Live on Netflix updates: Alex Honnold completes epic climb
Alex Honnold reveals ‘scariest thing’ about his historic Taipei 101 climb
Alex Honnold successfully completed his historic climb of Taipei 101, and now he’s telling the tale.

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American Alex Honnold climbs 101-story skyscraper in Taipei without protective gear
Who be Alex Honnold wey climb up 101-floor skyscraper without safety equipment?
Skyscraper Live viewers savage Netflix’s ‘awful’ commentary during Alex Honnold’s record-breaking free climb
Honnold, the 40-year-old American rock climber known for his Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo, took 1 hour and 31 minutes to complete the hair-raising stunt as his wife and thousands of fans watche...

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Alex Honnold Was Paid an ‘Embarrassing’ Amount for Live Netflix Free Solo Climb in Taipei

Alex Honnold says he got paid an 'embarrassingly small amount' to climb 1,700-foot skyscraper without a harness

Although he never got into any direct figures, Honnold's paycheck for the Netflix special was reportedly in the “mid-six figures”

'It feels infinite': Alex Honnold describes his rope-free climb up Taipei 101 skyscraper

I kind of lost track of space and time,” the American told NBC News' "TODAY" after he climbed the famous skyscraper.

One man turned a global skyscraper into his most dangerous destination of all: 'Pretty surreal'

Climber Alex Honnold of the U.S. triumphed over the bamboo boxes in Taiwan this weekend when he made his dream of climbing Taipei 101 a reality of extreme travel.

Why Was Skyscraper Live Postponed and When Will It Air Now?

The delay underscored safety concerns around attempting a ropeless ascent in poor conditions, according to Netflix.

Alex Honnold's Wife Feels 'Breezy' as She Watches Him Scale 1,700-Foot Skyscraper without Ropes or Harness

"I’m just trying to stay calm and be in the moment," said Sanni McCandless, who has two children with Honnold

Climber summits 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

Alex Honnold has become the first person to climb the Taiwanese building alone without safety equipment.