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Nik Wallenda: Tightrope walker makes Chicago crossings | Nik Wallenda: Tightrope walker makes Chicago crossings |
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US tightrope walker Nik Wallenda has successfully completed back-to-back high-wire walks above the city of Chicago, watched by thousands of people. | US tightrope walker Nik Wallenda has successfully completed back-to-back high-wire walks above the city of Chicago, watched by thousands of people. |
The 35-year-old achieved the two skyscraper crossings without a safety net or a harness. | The 35-year-old achieved the two skyscraper crossings without a safety net or a harness. |
He first walked up a steep incline between buildings either side of the Chicago River. | He first walked up a steep incline between buildings either side of the Chicago River. |
Then, blindfolded, he crossed between the two Marina City towers. | Then, blindfolded, he crossed between the two Marina City towers. |
It took him six minutes 52 seconds to complete the first stage 500ft (152m) above the ground - in winds that were gusting at up to 25mph (40km/h). | |
He then completed the 94ft between the two Marina City Towers in one minute 17 seconds. | He then completed the 94ft between the two Marina City Towers in one minute 17 seconds. |
The stunts were televised with a 10-second delay in case he fell. | The stunts were televised with a 10-second delay in case he fell. |
On the ground, thousands cheered Mr Wallenda - a seventh-generation tightrope walker. | On the ground, thousands cheered Mr Wallenda - a seventh-generation tightrope walker. |
Mr Wallenda - again blindfolded - then answered reporters' questions. He has already walked across both the Grand Canyon and the Niagara Falls on tightropes. | Mr Wallenda - again blindfolded - then answered reporters' questions. He has already walked across both the Grand Canyon and the Niagara Falls on tightropes. |
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