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The 80-Year-Old on Everest
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The 80-Year-Old on Everest

The 80-Year-Old on Everest Yuichiro Miura had four heart surgeries. A broken pelvis. He was 80 years old. On May 23, 2013, he reached the summit of Mount Everest. He had already done it at 70. And 75. He still holds the record.

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