Jaan Roose: Meet Red Bull Athlete who walked on a thin rope in Lagos
Estonian slackliner and Guinness World Records holder Jaan Roose surprised the good people of Lagos as he walked on a rope from Sterling Towers to Onome Rig Marina in the state.
The 31-year-old is a three-time world champion. He has numerous world records and is the first athlete to execute a double backflip on a slackline.
Who is Jaan Roose?
Jaan Roose started slacklining at the age of 18. He is from Estonia, has multiple world records, and is a three-time world champion.
In 2021, he traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina to engage in 100-meter-high acrobatics.
His slacklining has thrilled crowds all over the world with his unique tricks.
His ability has also led to him performing as a stuntman in Hollywood films, including Assassin's Creed, and appearing in Madonna's MDNA World Tour.
Rose turned Lagos to his playground
The Red Bull's high-flying Estonian slackliner turned the Centre of Excellence into his playground.
Jaan, known for his gravity-defying feats worldwide, added a new chapter to his adventure book with the 'Perfect Lagos Selfie Slackline Project.
He traversed a highly strung from the Sterling Bank Headquarters in Marina to the Onome oil rig at 350 meters long and 60 meters high, skimming the clouds above the newly commissioned Blue Line Rail.
This high-wire act captured Lagos's skyline in all its glory and Roose's unparalleled skill flair for the extraordinary.
It was the first Jaw-dropping sports event ever in Nigeria.
Perfect Lagos Selfie like no other
The World champion had a 'Perfect Lagos Selfie', more than just a walk in the clouds; it was a spectacle, a flirtation with the winds, and a wink at the city below.
Following his record-setting walks in Kenya's Samburu County and Qatar's Katara Towers, Jaan's Lagos leap blended artistry and audacity, a testament to what happens when human potential and perseverance come together.