Junko Tabei
Japanese mountaineer and first woman on Everest
Born
September 22nd, 1939
85 years ago
Died
October 20th, 2016
8 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Japan
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A renowned mountaineer, became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 16, 1975. Contributed significantly to the field of mountaineering, climbing all fourteen of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. Established the Ladies Climbing Club to encourage and support female climbers. Garnered numerous accolades throughout the climbing community for remarkable achievements and dedication to the sport.
First woman to summit Mount Everest
Climbed all 14 eight-thousanders
Founded the Ladies Climbing Club
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