Alex Honnold - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 18, 1985 |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 |
| Birthplace | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Alex Honnold's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Free solo climbing, particularly the first free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park |
Intro
Alex Honnold is an American rock climber best known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his unprecedented ropeless climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. He is recognized for pushing the limits of what is possible in free solo climbing and has received widespread acclaim for his skill, composure, and achievements in the climbing world.
Early Life & Background
Alex Honnold was born in Sacramento, California. He began climbing at a young age, and by the time he was a teenager, he was participating in competitive climbing. Honnold briefly attended the University of California, Berkeley, before leaving to pursue climbing full-time.
Career Highlights
- First person to free solo climb El Capitan via the Freerider route in 2017
- Subject of the Academy Award-winning documentary film 'Free Solo'
- Recipient of the Piolets d'Or climbing award in 2018
- Notable ascents include the first free solo of Yosemite's Triple Crown (Mount Watkins, El Capitan, and Half Dome in a day)
Trivia
- Alex Honnold is an advocate for environmental causes and founded the Honnold Foundation, which supports solar energy initiatives.
- He is known for living a minimalist lifestyle, often residing in his van during climbing trips.
FAQs
People also ask
Alex Honnold is 40 years old.
Alex Honnold was born the 18 August 1985.
Sacramento, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About August 18th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 18, 1985, Japan launched the Suisei spacecraft, also known as Planet-A, from the Kagoshima Space Center. The mission aimed to study Halley's Comet, with Suisei approaching the comet to within 151,000 kilometers on March 8, 1986, to observe its hydrogen corona and solar wind interactions.
- Day of the week: August 18th, 1985 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Shout by Tears For Fears
- #1 UK song: Into The Groove by Madonna
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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