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71-year-old man is oldest climber to scale Everest

A 71-year-old Japanese mountain climber has become the oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Tue, 29 May, 2007

Prime minister hails double amputee who conquered Everest

New Zealander Mark Inglis, the first double amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest, was congratulated today by another keen climber – prime minister Helen Clark.

Tue, 16 May, 2006

Double amputee snaps artificial limb on Everest

A New Zealand climber trying to become the first double amputee to reach the top of Mount Everest has snapped one of his two artificial legs on the ascent, his wife said today.

Tue, 02 May, 2006