Göran Kropp
Swedish mountaineer and race car driver
Born
December 11th, 1966
58 years ago
Died
September 30th, 2002
22 years ago — 35 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Sweden
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Born in Sweden in 1966, a prominent figure in both motorsport and mountaineering. Achieved significant recognition for an ambitious expedition where climbed Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen in 1996. This journey was notable for cycling 1,000 miles from Sweden to Nepal prior to the ascent, showcasing endurance and determination. Throughout a career in race car driving, participated in various competitions but found greater acclaim in the realm of extreme sports. Made notable contributions to the adventure and mountaineering community before passing away in 2002 during a climbing accident in Tibet.
Climbed Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen
Cycled from Sweden to Nepal before climbing
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