Estonian Red Bull athlete and slackliner Jaan Roose, a three-time slackline world champion, achieved yesterday the feat of becoming the first person to cross between two continents on a cable after crossing the Bosphorus Strait, which divides Istanbul in two and separates Asia from Europe, at a height of 165 metres above sea level.
As reported by the Turkish news agency Anatolia, during the event, organised in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure and the General Directorate of Highways, Jaan Roose managed to cross from Asia to Europe by walking on a 1074-metre-long cable laid for the occasion over the July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge (the first bridge over the Bosphorus) at a height of 165 metres, completing the feat in a total time of 47 minutes. After finishing, Roose also took a short walk on the cable carrying the Turkish flag.
‘The Bosphorus Strait has thousands of years of cultural significance and incredible natural beauty. When you combine this with the changeable weather conditions and strong sea currents, it is a unique place to walk on cable. I have made history, so I am very happy,’ said the Estonian tightrope walker after completing his feat of crossing from Asia to Europe.
‘It is very difficult to walk for one kilometre over the city at a height of 165 metres. There are many distractions… I have become the first person to cross between two continents on a cable. I came to Istanbul 12 years ago; at that time I took a photo of the bridge, but only now have I been able to carry out this project. Turkey has many beautiful places. I will carry out more projects in this country in the future,’ he said.
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Pablo Gómez is a specialist in Turkey and has been editor-in-chief of Hispanatolia since 2011. He has been analysing current affairs and geopolitics in Turkey and the surrounding region since 2006.
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