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Seven Summits Challenge
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Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti, a 16-year-old from Hyderabad, has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest globally to complete the prestigious 7 Summits Challenge. He achieved this feat by successfully scaling Mount Everest on 2025, marking a remarkable milestone in Indian mountaineering.
Seven Summits Challenge:
- The Seven Summits Challenge refers to climbing the highest mountain peak on each of the seven continents.
- These include:
- Asia – Mount Everest (8,848 m)
- South America – Aconcagua (6,962 m)
- North America – Denali (6,190 m)
- Africa – Kilimanjaro (5,895 m)
- Europe – Mount Elbrus (5,642 m)
- Antarctica – Mount Vinson (4,892 m)
- Australia (Oceania) – Puncak Jaya/Carstensz Pyramid (4,884 m) or Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m) depending on classification.
Significance for India:
- Vishwanath Karthikey is now the youngest Indian to complete this challenge, surpassing Kaamya Karthikeyan who achieved it at age 17.
- The youngest globally remains Jordan Romero (USA) who achieved it at 15 years.
- It reflects India’s growing prominence in adventure sports and extreme endurance disciplines.
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