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Early details on couple who climbed to top of Empire State Building, appeared to get engaged
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- Today Magz
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 595
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Summary
The daredevil couple who scaled the 1,454-foot Empire State Building spire before staging a dramatic proposal have been identified as Russian "rooftoppers" Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov (known online as Ivan Beerkus). The extreme stunt took place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, drawing a massive police response and captivating onlookers across Manhattan. The couple—famous for free-climbing the world's tallest buildings without safety gear—are the prominent stars of the 2024 Netflix documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-magz--6737390/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.