Nock Jr of Switzerland walks on a wire to help Ya Kefujiang of China during Hangang High Wire World Championship...
Alfred Nock Junior (R) of Switzerland walks on a wire towards Ya Kefujiang Maimitili of China to help him after Ya dropped his bar during the speed race of the 2009 Hangang High Wire World Championship in Seoul, in which participants cross the Han River on a 1 km (0.62 miles) wire, May 10, 2009. A total of 20 high-wire walkers from 12 countries participated in the event which is part of the annual "Hi Seoul Festival" organised by Seoul City. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak (SOUTH KOREA SOCIETY)