A New Zealand mountaineer spent 40 days on the mountain ahead of the summit attempt.

Mark Inglis (47) who lost both legs in a climbing accident has become the first double amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Obviously the accident did not deter Mr Inglis, who continued climbing, became a ski guide, and took a silver medal in cycling at the Sydney Paralympics.

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He climbed 8,201-metre Mount Cho Oyu in Tibet in 2004, and began his attempt at 8,850-metre Mount Everest some 40 days ago.


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From BBC BBC News