Lakpa Gelu

Mountaineer, Person

1967 –

66

Who is Lakpa Gelu?

Lakpa Gelu, often spelled Lhakpa, is a Nepalese Sherpa climber from Jubing - 1, KhariKhola, Solukhumbu, Nepal. He is known for holding a previous world record for the fastest climbing of Mount Everest in only 10 hours 56 minutes and 46 seconds. Gelu's record-breaking trip was his tenth trip to the summit of the mountain.

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Born
Jun 23, 1967
Solukhumbu District
Also known as
  • Lhakpa Gelu
Ethnicity
  • Sherpa people
Nationality
  • Nepal
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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