Andy Lewis, a slackliner from Moab, Utah, walked 360 feet on a one-inch wide line 480 feet above the Las Vegas Strip on Wednesday. The walk broke world record for longest distance walked on a slackline in an urban environment.
Known for his spectacular performance in Madonna’s Super Bowl XLVI halftime show, earlier in the afternoon he took his daredevilry to new heights, setting a world record for the longest urban highline, walking 360 feet across a one inch nylon band 480 feet above the Las Vegas Strip rigged outside of the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay.
He celebrated his amazing accomplishment with his fiancée, mother and father at Michael Jackson ONE before going backstage for a photo with some of the show’s acrobats and characters, including featured slackline artists Gabriel Amaral and Igor Zambelli. Igor also competed in the World Slackline Federation World Cup Finals held inside the Michael Jackson ONE Theatre.
Despite the buzzing drones, constant planes taking off at McCarran International Airport and light wind, Lewis was able to make it across the line without falling on his third attempt. Lewis walked across a slackline at the 2012 Superbowl. He hopes that this world record will draw more attention to the young sport.
Source: vegasnews / MJ-Upbeat.com / Special Thanks To Lynne
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