Jaan Roose, the Estonian slackliner and Guinness World Records (GWR) holder, on Thursday, walked on a rope from Sterling Towers to Onome rig, Marina in Lagos.
In a now-viral video, Roose is seen skillfully maneuvering through the bridge and train tracks while suspended on the rope.
A drone is also seen capturing his every movement as Lagosians watch in amazement.
The mystery man's identity is Jaan Roose, an Estonian professional, award-winning slackliner. https://t.co/G7JlpWGv7n pic.twitter.com/gQhmbxIMRn
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Slacklining is the activity of walking along a rope or a narrow piece of strong fabric that is stretched above the ground between two points, less tightly than a tightrope.
In a statement, Gboyega Akosile, the chief press secretary to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor, said Roose was invited for a project in partnership with the state’s safety commission.
“This is Estonia Slacklining world champion, Jaan Roose, known for possessing nerves of steel. The Estonian slackliner is a 3-time world champion and the holder of numerous world records,” the statement reads.
“He is in Lagos, Nigeria for the Red Bull-sponsored #PerfectLagosSelfie, in partnership with the Lagos State Safety Commission.
“Lagos has been the center of attractions in the past couple of years and global brands are lining up for a piece of the city.
“This is Lagos, a global city administered by a forward-looking Government headed by Governor @jidesanwoolu.”
Roose recently walked the longest single-building slackline — across Katara Towers, one of Qatar’s architectural landmarks.
The feat means the three-time slackline world champion has completed the world’s longest single-building slackline.
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