Tyler Andrews Breaks Everest Oxygen Speed Record in 9 Hours 55 Minutes

8 articles · Updated · CBS New York · May 28

Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old American climber, reached Everest’s 29,032-foot summit in 9 hours 55 minutes on Thursday, beating the oxygen-assisted record by 1 hour 1 minute pending Nepal’s formal verification.
The previous mark of 10 hours 56 minutes had stood since 2003, held by Nepali climber Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa; Andrews’ team said he climbed solo while guides supplied oxygen, food and water and tracked his ascent.
Earlier this month, Andrews abandoned an attempt on the no-oxygen speed record of 22 hours 29 minutes before returning to set the assisted record instead.
More than 950 climbers have summited Everest this season, with five climber deaths reported alongside three Nepali workers killed in preparations as the weather window closes.
Crowding remains a concern: record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa, who climbed Everest for a 32nd time this month, said authorities should limit numbers after heavy queues formed on fixed ropes.

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