'Everest Man' and 'Mountain Queen' break own records scaling world's tallest peak
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively.
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"Such historic success can only be achieved through unwavering courage, rigorous self-discipline, and honest dedication to one's work."
— Balendra Shah , Politician
"After the successful 32nd ascent, Kami Rita and his team are now descending towards the base camp."
— Kami Rita Sherpa , Athlete
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Former mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City and prime ministerial candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
Nepali climber known for scaling Mount Everest a record 32 times.
Kanchha Sherpa helped Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary summit Everest in 1953.
An expedition operator and veteran climber.
First Nepali woman to successfully summit Mount Everest, achieving her 11th summit.
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Kami Rita Sherpa and Lakpa Sherpa summited Everest for the 32nd and 11th time, respectively.
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lhakpa Sherpa set new records by summiting Mount Everest for the 32nd and 11th times, respectively.
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lhakpa Sherpa set new records by summiting Mount Qomolangma (Mount Everest) for the 32nd and 11th times, respectively.
Kami Rita Sherpa, a renowned mountain guide, has successfully summited Mount Everest for a 32nd time, extending a world record for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak.
Kami Rita Sherpa, 56, reached the summit of Mount Everest for a record 32nd time, extending his own record for the highest number of ascents of the world’s tallest peak.
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