‘Spiderman’ scales Sydney building
A French skyscraper climber nicknamed “Spiderman” was arrested today after scaling a 41-story building in downtown Sydney with his bare hands, stopping traffic on the busy street below.
About 200 people gathered to watch as Alain Robert, known for scaling some of the world’s tallest and best-known buildings without ropes or other equipment, climbed to the top of the Royal Bank of Scotland Tower.
Police closed off the street, causing gridlock. The crowd cheered as Robert, 46, reached the top. He then climbed back down, where police waited.
Robert has climbed more than 70 skyscrapers, including the Empire State Building, Sears Tower and the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to his website.
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