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MIchael Howie

Sherpa scales Everest for 24th time and says 'it's no big deal'

A sherpa has reached the top of Mount Everest for a record 24th time - with his second summit in only seven days.

Kami Rita Sherpa, 49, successfully scaled the world’s tallest mountain this morning.

He had reached the summit for the 23rd time on 15 May.

He says he has no plans to retire, and hopes to clock up more ascents in the years to come.

Kami Rita Sherpa, 49, successfully scaled the world’s tallest mountain this morning (AFP/Getty Images)

“I can climb for a few more years,” he told the BBC before the 23rd attempt one week ago. “I am healthy - I can keep going until I am 60 years old. With oxygen it’s no big deal.”

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