Louis Davis, a professional climber and stunt coordinator, was arrested on the second floor of Paris' most famous landmark on Sunday afternoon in 32 degrees C heat
The identity of the British climber who scaled the Eiffel Tower with no rope just hours before the Paris Olympics closing ceremony yesterday has been revealed.
It is just the latest arrest following an incredible feat of skill and strength for Davis, who has previously scaled London's famous 'Cheesegrater' building - and has also worked with a host of Hollywood's finest including the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Cruise. Davis, who describes himself as a 'fear and resilience obsessive', boasts an impressive career as a stunt rigger, working with the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vin Diesel and Tom Cruise
But he never stood a chance of completing his ascent, such was the level of security surrounding the monument hours ahead of the Olympics closing ceremony. Some of his highlights include work with actors Christian Bale and Heath Ledger on Christopher Nolan's acclaimed Batman film 'Dark Knight', Vin Diesel of the Fast and Furious franchise, and fellow stunt enthusiast Tom Cruise for box office hit Mission Impossible: Fallout.
Tom Cruise during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, at the Stade de France, Paris
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