Who Is Famous for Climbing Mt Everest?

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Famous Mount Everest Climbers

  • First Ascent:
    • Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal reached the summit on May 29, 1953, as part of a British expedition.
    • They spent about 15 minutes at the 29,028-foot summit.
    • No photo of Hillary exists at the summit.
  • Historical Attempts:
    • In 1924, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine died near the peak.

Notable Everest Climbers

  • Modern Achievements:
    • Pemba Dorji set records by ascending in 8 hours and 10 minutes without extra oxygen or ropes.
    • Phurba Tashi Sherpa has an impressive 21 successful ascents, including twice in one season.
  • Sherpa Contributions:
    • Nepali Sherpas like Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were instrumental in early Everest ascents.
    • Sherpas also accompanied explorers like George Mallory and Andrew Irvine in their attempts.

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