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Junko Tabei
(1939 - 2016)
Japanese mountaineer
Japanese mountaineer
A Japanese mountaineer renowned as the first woman to summit Mount Everest.
Junko Tabei made history by becoming the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, demonstrating extraordinary endurance and courage. She pursued mountaineering at a time when female climbers faced significant cultural and logistical barriers. In addition to Everest, Tabei completed the Seven Summits challenge, tackling the highest peaks on every continent. Beyond her climbing achievements, she championed environmental conservation and established a school to promote outdoor education for young people. Tabei's legacy endures as a symbol of determination and pioneering spirit.
Junko Tabei