Thousands see Chicago high-wire act

Written By Unknown on Senin, 03 November 2014 | 19.12

3 November 2014 Last updated at 04:43

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mr Wallenda - again blindfolded - then answered reporters' questions. He has already walked across both the Grand Canyon and the Niagara Falls on tightropes.

US tightrope walker Nik Wallenda

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The tightrope walks were televised with a 10-second delay in case he fell


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