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of Yuichiro Miura, the oldest man to summit mount everest. At age 80, it was the third time he had made the ascent in 10 years.

Apr 7, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: of Yuichiro Miura, the oldest man to summit mount everest. At age 80, it was the third time he had made the ascent in 10 years.

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