Person: Lakpa Gyelu

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Sherpa reaches Everest peak in record time

An ace Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest in a record eight hours and ten minutes today, Nepalese mountaineering officials said.

Fri, 21 May, 2004

Parade marks 50th anniversary of Everest conquest

Edmund Hillary and a Sherpa from his 1953 Everest expedition led a colourful procession through the Nepalese capital today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their conquest of the world’s tallest mountain.

Tue, 27 May, 2003

Sherpa breaks Everest climbing record

A Sherpa scaled Mount Everest in 10 hours and 56 minutes today, setting a new record for the fastest climb of the world’s highest mountain.

Mon, 26 May, 2003