Junko Tabei
Junko Tabei was a pioneering Japanese mountaineer, known for being the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 16, 1975. Despite facing severe injuries from an avalanche during her expedition, Tabei's determination and strength led her to accomplish this historic feat. She became a symbol of female empowerment in a male-dominated field and later went on to climb all of the world's highest peaks, advocating for environmental conservation and women's rights in mountaineering throughout her life.
Born on Sep 22, 1939 (85 years old)
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