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British Climber Kenton Cool Reaches Everest Summit 20th Time

Published 22 May 2026

A British climber has set a new record on Mount Everest, becoming the first non-Nepali to reach the summit 20 times. Kenton Cool, 52, achieved the milestone before dawn on Friday, according to expedition organizers. Cool is now descending from the 8,849-meter peak and is expected to reach base camp over the weekend.

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