Alain Robert is a world-renowned free climber better known as the French Spiderman and an inspirational speaker.
He is famous for climbing over 140 of the world’s tallest buildings with his bare hands – without ropes or any safety equipment.
Alain spent his youth on the unforgiving cliffs of southern France. In 1982, he fell head-first onto solid rock, suffering a five-day coma and multiple fractures. In 1994, he climbed his first skyscraper in Chicago and the ‘Human Spider’ was born.
Suffering from vertigo and despite being 66% disabled, Alain continues to climb around the world, bringing attention to important causes and breaking records.
Guinness World Records has formally recognised his achievements with several certificates.
Alain Robert has climbed many legendary buildings, including:
- The Sydney Opera House
- One Canada Square – London
- The Eiffel Tower – Paris
- The IBM Tower – South Africa
- The Empire State Building – New York
- The Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco
- The Luxor Hotel – Las Vegas
- The Burj Khalifa – Dubai
- Taipe1 100 – Taiwan
Alain Robert – Inspirational Speaker:
After his accidents or before climbing any building with his bare hands, Alain Robert has always questioned his life and continued to take calculated risks. He isn’t afraid of failure; that’s how he achieves his goals.
He prepares carefully for any ascent. Alain trains hard; his mind stays fully focused. He knows he has to get it right.
Alain demonstrates the same focus and leadership while speaking at conferences around the world.
As a motivational speaker, Alan focuses on Motivation, Risk and Overcoming Your Fears.
Alain Robert is based in Bali.
