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Estonian daredevil completes world’s longest single-building slackline at 185m elevation

  • Jaan Roose walks along a 2.5cm line for 150m between two hotels in Doha
  • At 185m in the air, this feat is Roose’s highest urban walk

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Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose practising in Dubai. Photo: Jaan Roose
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Estonian daredevil Jaan Roose successfully completed the world’s longest single-building slackline, walking 150 metres across, 185m above the ground in Doha.

Recently released videos showed Roose, undeterred by windy conditions, crossing a slackline between the Raffles and Fairmont hotels in Qatar’s capital.

“Oh, that was a fight,” Roose said after reaching the other side of the iconic buildings.

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The three-time slackline world champion started the feat before dawn, using LEDs strung along the line to light his way.

“I feel fantastic, actually,” the 31-year-old said when reflecting on his accomplishment.

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