They’re high steppers of a different sort. More than 700 people took the long way up at the World Trade Center on Thursday climbing the stairs
New York: They’re high steppers of a different sort. More than 700 people took the long way up at the World Trade Center on Thursday climbing the stairs.
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Racers continue their upward ascent, as they try to complete the 72-storey race
They did it for the inaugural Runyon Up, a fundraiser for the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. Elite climbers went first, leading the pack at 4 World Trade Center.
Tim Donahue finished the race the fastest, in under nine minutes. Pics/AFP
Participants could either tackle all 72 floors, or do a partial climb till the 54th floor. The fastest male contender reached the 72nd floor in just under 9 minutes. The first woman to the finish floor clocked in at just over 11 minutes.
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