regulareyly, a there is a contest/race to the top of empire state building.
the winner this year is a fireman (from somewhere, not NY) (again-firemen regularly win the contest) who went from floor 1 to 86 in 12 minutes. about 10 feet to a floor, and a few utility floors, (and the first floor has a triple height ceiling) too, so 900 feet or so. stairs are about 7.25 high each, but winner reguarly take them 2 at time..




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