Anouk Garnier Climbed the Eiffel Tower In Less Than 20 Minutes
French athlete Anouk Garnier, aged 34, has recently made headlines worldwide for her remarkable feat: breaking the world rope climbing record by scaling the iconic Eiffel Tower. On Wednesday, she achieved this extraordinary accomplishment, ascending 110 meters in just 18 minutes, reaching the tower's second floor. Anouk Garnier's inspirational climb not only set a new high in the world of rope climbing but also served as a powerful initiative to raise funds for cancer prevention and support. Her determination and athleticism exemplify the spirit of overcoming challenges for a greater cause.
It only took 18 minutes for Anouk Garnier to climb the Eiffel Tower on April 10, 2024. Garnier absolutely crushed this 110 meter climb to raise money for cancer prevention and support.
A Dream Come True
After descending from the iconic structure Garnier said:
My dream has come true. It’s magical. If there was one thing I never doubted, it was that I was going to do it. There were many ups and downs on the way to this record. The weather wasn’t always my ally and we had to coordinate the agendas of all those involved in this monumental project. But I never stopped believing in it. The satisfaction and joy I derive from it today are all the greater. It’s a crazy dream come true.
Garnier Smashed The Previous Record
The previous record for climbing a giant structure was held by South Africa's Thomas Van Tonder, an athlete who sprinted up the Soweto Towers in Johannesburg in 2020.
Climbing For A Cause
Following her climb, Garnier explained that she scaled the Parisian icon to raise money for France's League Against Cancer. Yahoo reports:
My mother has cancer and it was important for me to surpass my limits for a good cause close to my heart, to help cancer research... I trained for this event for a year. I thought of my mother, of my family, I had no right to give up.
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