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Detailed explanation-1: -Kami Rita Sherpa climbed Mount Everest for the 26th time Saturday, setting a new world record for most times summitting the world’s tallest peak. Nepali mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history Saturday after summiting Mount Everest for the 26th time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prakriti Varshney. Fashion and graphic designer from Delhi, Prakriti Varshney, became the first vegan woman from India to climb the top of Mount Everest. She reached the summit of Everest on May 12 this year, at 5.53 AM and stayed there for 45 mins before beginning her return journey.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja has set two new world records, marking yet another 8,000m season where he has pushed the boundaries of his sport further than many thought possible. In just eight days, 23 hours and 10 minutes, Purja summited Everest, Lhotse and Kanchenjunga - all without supplementary oxygen.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kami Rita Sherpa, 51, scaled the 8,848.86-metre (29,031.69-foot) mountain via the traditional southeast ridge route on May 7, breaking his own record with a 25th ascent. He was accompanied on the world’s highest mountain by 11 other Sherpa climbers, who formed part of a rope fixing team.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kilian Jornet completed an unassisted speed climb from base camp to the summit in 26 hours without bottled oxygen or fixed ropes, setting a new record.