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Sherpa Sets Record for Everest Climbs

On Wednesday this week, a Nepalese Sherpa who goes only by the name Apa set a new world record for climbing Mount Everest.

The veteran guide has reached the top of the notorious peak 17 times. Apa discusses his feat with Alex Chadwick.

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