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Vishwanath Karthikey Becomes the Youngest Indian to Conquer the Seven Summits Challenge.

National | Dated: 31 May 2025

In May 2025, Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti, a 16-year-old mountaineer from Hyderabad, Telangana, made history by becoming the youngest Indian and the second youngest globally to complete the prestigious Seven Summits Challenge, which involves climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - With this remarkable achievement, Vishwanath broke the previous national record held by Kaamya Karthikeyan, who had completed the same challenge at the age of 17 in 2024. However, the global record still belongs to Jordan Romero from the United States, who completed the feat in 2011 at the age of 15.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Vishwanath’s mountaineering journey began at the age of 11, starting with a trek to Mount Rudugaira in Uttarakhand, marking the beginning of his passion for high-altitude climbing.Vishwanath’s mountaineering journey began at the age of 11, starting with a trek to Mount Rudugaira in Uttarakhand, marking the beginning of his passion for high-altitude climbing.
  • (ii) The peaks he has successfully climbed as part of the Seven Summits Challenge include Mount Everest (Asia), Aconcagua (South America), Denali (North America), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), and Mount Vinson (Antarctica).
  • (iii) His achievement not only brings pride to India but also highlights the potential of young Indian climbers on the global mountaineering stage, inspiring many others to pursue adventurous goals with determination and discipline.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who became the youngest Indian to successfully complete the Seven Summits Challenge?

Correct Answer: Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti

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