Jaan Roose breaks world-record with Qatar’s “Sparkline” Walk

Slackline world-champion Jaan Roose walked the longest LED-lit single-building slackline across one of Qatar’s most iconic architectural landmarks, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Monday.

Estonian native and 3-time Slackline World Champion Jaan Roose successfully walked the world’s longest LED “Sparkline” walk, which hung along Qatar’s magnificent crescent-shaped Iconic Katara Towers in Lusail.

Jaan hovered above Qatar’s glittering night landscape at a whopping height of over 195 meters, making it Jaan’s highest urban Slackline balancing himself along the 150-meter line and showcasing his mastery of the challenging sport. The Sparkline walk added an additional obstacle, as Jaan had to complete the challenge between night and dawn while navigating gusty wind conditions.

The Sparkline walk, which debuted as the longest walk on a single building, took place as part of an action-packed calendar of global events in Qatar. With several key sporting events expected to take place in 2023, including Qatar MotoGP, AFC Asian Cup, Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix, and Geneva International Motor Show, visitors can expect extraordinary sporting experiences in Qatar all year around.