Brit 'Spiderman' Arrested After Climbing Eiffel Tower Without Ropes During Olympics

Brit 'Spiderman' arrested after climbing Eiffel Tower without ropes during the Olympics. Get the full story on this daring stunt

Louis Davis, a British stuntman known for his daring feats, was arrested after climbing the Eiffel Tower without ropes just before the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Davis, who has worked with Hollywood stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Cruise, scaled the iconic structure in the heat of 32°C, navigating past the Olympic rings as stunned tourists watched.

 

He was eventually arrested close to the bottom by specialist climbing police, who charged him with "endangering the lives of others," an offense that could lead to a one-year prison sentence and a fine of approximately £12,800.

 

Davis, who has a history of performing high-risk stunts, impressed onlookers with his ascent, which took place above the Olympic beach volleyball court. Despite the disruption, the Eiffel Tower reopened around 3:30 p.m. and resumed normal operations.

 

Known for his fearless approach, Davis describes himself as a "seasoned stunt rigger, rope access supervisor, and professional climber." His website highlights his 20-year career in the film industry, working on complex stunts alongside top Hollywood actors, as well as his experience in high-risk environments. He has also previously climbed London's famous 'Cheesegrater' building without ropes.

 

This incident followed a largely peaceful Olympics in Paris, where heavy security was maintained throughout the games, with over 35,000 police and gendarmes deployed, peaking at 45,000 during the opening ceremony.