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13-Year-Old Youngest to Summit Everest

ucfgrad93

ucfgrad93

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MSNBC.com said:
A 13-year-old American boy became the youngest climber to reach the top of Mount Everest on Saturday, breaking the former record as part of his quest to climb the highest peaks on all seven continents.

A spokesman for Jordan Romero said the boy's team called him by satellite phone from the summit of the world's highest mountain, 29,035 feet above sea level.
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That is quite an accomplishment! :eek: Congrats to him and support team. That said, I think the risks of Everest are too great for 13 year olds.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37287110/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia
 
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citizenzen

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It's stupidity.

It will increase the pressure to better the record.

Finally, when some eight-year old dies in the attempt everyone will ask, "Is this wise?"

Ummmm.... no.
 
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tabasco70

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yea thats why im pretty sure they stopped recognizing 'youngest' records for global circumnavigation in sailing. too dangerous and promotes younger kids to risk their lives.
 
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Cougarcat

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There's nothing like a pair of kangaroo testicles to help you reach the summit of a very dangerous mountain.
 
lionheartednyhc

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Psh, I did that **** when I was 6. I just didn't brag about it like this fool.

In all seriousness, impressive.
 
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