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Australian climber begins record sea-to-summit Everest bid

Twenty-seven-year-old Australian Oliver Foran began his Everest attempt after cycling and walking all the way from the sea.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 2:24 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Among the hundreds of climbers aiming to scale Everest this season, 27-year-old Australian Oliver Foran has launched a record sea-to-summit bid. He began his journey far from the mountain, cycling and then walking all the way from the sea to start his ascent.