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Jaan Roose makes historic tightrope walk from Asia to Europe in Istanbul

Estonian tightrope walker Jaan Roose made history by crossing from Asia to Europe on a 1,074-meter rope over the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul. The 47-minute feat, 165 meters above sea level, marks the first intercontinental tightrope walk.

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After crossing, the Estonian athlete made a small walk on the rope while holding a Turkish flag.