By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Reading: Dual world records set on Mount Everest
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
Font ResizerAa
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
  • News
    • Metro
    • Politics
    • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Spotify
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Newsunplug Kenya > Blog > Uncategorized > Dual world records set on Mount Everest
Uncategorized

Dual world records set on Mount Everest

Ivy Irungu
Last updated: May 13, 2024 7:24 am
Ivy Irungu
1 year ago
Share
SHARE

Sunday witnessed two remarkable achievements on Mount Everest, as a Nepali sherpa and a British climber set new records for summit climbs. Kami Rita Sherpa, aged 54, ascended the world’s tallest mountain for the 29th time, surpassing his own world record.

A seasoned guide for over two decades, Sherpa first conquered the summit in 1994 and has made the arduous climb almost every year since then. Meanwhile, British climber Kenton Cool marked his 18th ascent, setting a record for a foreigner. Both climbers reached the 8,849m (29,000ft) summit on Sunday, with Sherpa achieving the feat around 07:30 local time. Despite his exceptional achievements, Sherpa maintains a modest perspective, describing his climbs as work.

Last year, he reclaimed his record from long-time rival Pasang Dawa Sherpa by completing the trek twice. Kenton Cool, hailing from Gloucestershire, downplays his accomplishments, acknowledging the remarkable achievements of Sherpas. Meanwhile, Lhakpa Sherpa holds the record for the most climbs by a woman, reaching the summit for the 10th time in 2022 through crowd-funding.

This climbing season, Nepal’s government has issued around 400 mountaineering permits, with nearly all climbers accompanied by local guides. Despite the high number of successful ascents last year, it was also one of the deadliest seasons on record, with 18 fatalities reported on the mountain.

READ MORE  Thai King signs legislation legalizing same-sex unions
Honor the judiciary, KMJA advises state actors.
Tunisia Footballer Dies After Setting Himself Alight In Protest
After closure, students beg Ruto to save Moi University.
Woman arraigned for s3xually abusing 16-year-old-boy in Narok
CS Kindiki questioned about national security
Share This Article
Facebook Email Print
Previous Article Internet disruption felt throughout East Africa.
Next Article Omar struggles for delicate unity in the Mombasa UDA camps.
about us

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.

Recent Posts

  • Two arrested as NACADA seizes bhang worth Ksh.5M near university hostels in Homa Bay
  • Football fans call for USA to be stripped of World Cup hosting duties after Charlie Kirk was sh0t de@d
  • 23-year-old mother puts 15-day-old baby in refrigerator because he was not sleeping
  • Bomet priest, mother arraigned over alleged assault of minor
  • Mwingi man arrested for allegedly killing, burying father in secret grave

Recent Comments

No comments to show.
Newsunplug KenyaNewsunplug Kenya
© Newsunplug Kenya. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?