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Edmund Hillary conquers Everest



On 29 May 1953 Edmund Hillary, climbing with sherpa Tenzing Norgay, became the first people to reach the summit of Everest.

The two men instantly became famous all over the world.

Edmund Hillary’s son, Peter Hillary, tells Louise Clarke about his father's heroic climb.

(Photo: Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary. Credit: BBC)


Published on 2 years, 6 months ago






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