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French Spider-Man rests mid-cliff at 60, no harness needed

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May 25, 2026
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Watch legendary rock and urban climber Alain Robert (often called “The French Spider-Man”) casually stop to rest his arms in the middle of a climb at age 60 while in leather rock star pants. He’s hundreds of feet above the ground hanging onto a tiny ledge, and meanwhile, he looks as relaxed as someone leaning against a fenc…

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