American climber breaks Everest speed record, his team says
Summary
American climber Tyler Andrews set a new speed record on Mount Everest by reaching the summit in 9 hours and 55 minutes using supplementary oxygen. His team reported that this time is faster than the previous record from 2003 but still needs official verification by Nepalese authorities.Key Facts
- Tyler Andrews climbed Mount Everest (29,032 feet) in under 10 hours using supplementary oxygen.
- The previous record was 10 hours and 56 minutes, held by Nepali climber Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa since 2003.
- Andrews’ climb was solo, with support for oxygen, food, and water from guides.
- He attempted earlier this year to break another Everest speed record without oxygen but stopped partway.
- Andrews is a cancer survivor and is raising funds to help young athletes in Ecuador and Nepal.
- Over 950 climbers have reached Everest’s summit this season despite a closing weather window.
- Five climbers died this season, fewer than the 18 deaths in 2023.
- Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa, who has summited Everest 32 times, said overcrowding on the mountain is a concern and suggested authorities regulate the number of climbers.
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