1935day.year
Jesse Owens of Ohio State University breaks three world records and ties a fourth at the Big Ten Conference Track and Field Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
At the 1935 Big Ten track meet in Ann Arbor, Jesse Owens shattered three world records and tied a fourth in a single afternoon.
On May 25, 1935, Jesse Owens of Ohio State University delivered a historic performance at the Big Ten Conference Championships in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He set new world records in the 100-yard dash, the long jump, and the 220-yard dash, and tied the world record in the 220-yard low hurdles. Owens' feats occurred in front of thousands of spectators and a stunned athletic community. His dominance challenged both racial barriers and previous athletic benchmarks. The performance cemented Owens' status as a preeminent track star and propelled him toward Olympic glory. His achievements that day remain legendary in sports history.
1935
Jesse Owens
Ohio State University
Big Ten Conference
Ann Arbor, Michigan
1955day.year
First ascent of Mount Kangchenjunga: On the British Kangchenjunga expedition led by Charles Evans, Joe Brown and George Band reach the summit of the third-highest mountain in the world (8,586 meters); Norman Hardie and Tony Streather join them the following day.
Joe Brown and George Band make the first successful summit of Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak, in 1955.
In May 1955, a British expedition led by Charles Evans achieved the historic first ascent of Kangchenjunga, standing at 8,586 meters on the India-Nepal border. Climbers Joe Brown and George Band reached the summit amid challenging weather and technical ice routes. The following day, teammates Norman Hardie and Tony Streather joined them at the top, completing the achievement. The team honored local religious beliefs by stopping a few feet below the summit at the request of the Maharaja of Sikkim. Their success followed meticulous planning, high-altitude acclimatization, and innovative fixed-rope techniques. The ascent marked a milestone in Himalayan mountaineering and inspired future expeditions. Kangchenjunga's remote and formidable terrain has since attracted climbers seeking a less-traveled path to the clouds.
Kangchenjunga
British Kangchenjunga expedition
Charles Evans
Joe Brown
George Band
Tony Streather
2001day.year
Erik Weihenmayer becomes the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in the Himalayas, with Dr. Sherman Bull.
Erik Weihenmayer became the first blind person to summit Mount Everest, conquering the highest peak with his climbing partner Dr. Sherman Bull.
On May 25, 2001, American climber Erik Weihenmayer reached the summit of Mount Everest, becoming the first legally blind person to stand atop the world's highest mountain. Guided by Dr. Sherman Bull, Weihenmayer navigated the treacherous route using rope signals and verbal instructions from his partner. The duo faced extreme cold, high winds, and the risks of the 'death zone' above 8,000 meters. Their successful ascent challenged perceptions about disability and inspired millions around the globe. Following this achievement, Weihenmayer went on to become a motivational speaker and advocate for adaptive sports. His climb demonstrated the power of determination and innovation in overcoming physical limitations.
2001
Erik Weihenmayer
Mount Everest
Himalayas