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Elder Lister
Meet Cheruiyot Kirui, the Kenyan daring to conquer Everest this season without supplemental oxygen. He's not just any guy; he's a seasoned ultra and mountain/trail runner who balances his passion with a part-time banking job. Here's a glimpse into his remarkable feats:
Mountains:
- Successfully summited Mt. Manaslu (8163m) without supplemental oxygen in September 2023, becoming the first African to achieve this above 8000m.
- Conquered Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895m) numerous times, with speed climbs completed in as little as 15 hours for the round trip.
- Scaled Mt. Kenya over 20 times, setting course records on the three main routes and completing back-to-back Lenana summits within 24 hours.
- Conquered Rwenzonri (Mt. Stanley 5109m) in a six-day expedition-type climb.
- Explored Abardare ranges with several routes, including a self-supported South-North traverse.
Ultra Marathons:
- Secured 2nd position in the Ultra Trail Chiang Mai, Thailand (160km, 6100m elevation) in August 2022.
- Conquered the challenging Cappadocia Ultra Trail, Turkey (121km, 3,600m elevation) in October 2021.
- Completed the grueling Tor Des Grants (Tour of the Giants) in the Italian Alps (356km, 27,000m elevation) in September 2019, even documenting his experience in a book.
- Tackled the No Business 100 in the USA (166km, 3,900m elevation) in 2018.
- Endured the Beskidy Ultra Trail in Poland (96km, 4,900m elevation) in September 2017.
With such a diverse range of endurance experiences under his belt, Cheruiyot Kirui is not only an accomplished athlete but also a commendable individual. Here's to hoping the mountain favors him in his Everest endeavor.
