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Who Was the First 13-Year-Old to Climb Mount Everest?

Published in Mount Everest Records 1 min read

The first 13-year-old to successfully climb Mount Everest was Jordan Romero.

Jordan Romero achieved this remarkable feat at the age of 13 years, 10 months, and 10 days. His ascent to the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, made him the youngest person to ever reach its top at that time.

Youngest Mount Everest Summiters

Several young individuals have challenged the physical and mental limits to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Below is a list highlighting some of the youngest known climbers to achieve this extraordinary accomplishment:

Record Age Climber
Youngest person to climb Mount Everest 13 years, 10 months, 10 days Jordan Romero
Next youngest person and youngest female 13 years, 11 months, 15 days Malavath Purna
Next youngest person 15 years, 9 months Ming Kipa Sherpa

These incredible achievements underscore the determination and preparation required to ascend Mount Everest, regardless of age.