British climber sets record with 20th Everest summit
Kenton Cool, a British climber, has set a new record by summiting Mount Everest for the 20th time, becoming the first non-Nepali to achieve this feat. His accomplishment comes amid concerns about overcrowding on the mountain, which has been linked to safety issues, including recent fatalities. Cool's journey highlights both his personal triumph and the ongoing challenges faced by climbers on Everest.
- ▪Kenton Cool summited Mount Everest for the 20th time, setting a new record for non-Nepali climbers.
- ▪Two Indian climbers reportedly died during their descent from the summit, raising safety concerns.
- ▪Cool first reached the peak in 2004 and has climbed Everest almost every year since.
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News|Mount EverestBritish climber sets record with 20th Everest summitKenton Cool is the first non-Nepali to have reached the top of Mount Everest 20 times.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoExperts warn that overcrowding on Everest is a safety concern [File: Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026A 52-year-old British climber has set a new record as he summited Mount Everest for a 20th time.Kenton Cool became the first non-Nepali climber to conquer the world’s highest peak 20 times before dawn on Friday.
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