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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.

A News / Turkey
Published 17.09.2024 14:36
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Roose expressed his joy, stating, "The Bosphorus has thousands of years of cultural significance and incredible natural beauty. Combined with variable weather conditions and strong sea currents, it became a unique place for tightrope walking. I made history, so I am very happy."
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