History made: Gurkha veteran Hari Budha Magar becomes first double above-knee amputee to complete Seven Summits
Summary
Former Gurkha soldier Hari Budha Magar became the first double above-knee amputee to complete the Seven Summits by conquering Mount Vinson in Antarctica, inspiring disability awareness worldwide.
Key Points
- Hari Budha Magar became the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks on all seven continents by reaching Mount Vinson in Antarctica.
- Magar, a former British Gurkha soldier injured by an IED in Afghanistan, overcame immense physical and mental challenges to achieve this mountaineering feat.
- The expedition faced extremely harsh conditions, including -25°C temperatures and treacherous slopes, testing Magar's strength and prosthetic legs.
- Magar's achievement aims to raise disability awareness and inspire others while supporting veteran charities through the Conquering Dreams - 7 Summits challenge.
