Ligia Madrigal
Ligia Madrigal is a pioneering Costa Rican mountaineer and the first woman from her country to summit Mount Everest. She was recently honored at the Carrera al Cerro Chirripó for her achievements in the climbing community and expressed concern for fellow athlete Juan Ramón Fallas, who experienced a severe heat-related incident during the race, highlighting the dangers of extreme endurance events.
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Recent news mentions
Ligia Madrigal expressed her condolences to Warner Rojas.
Montañista Warner Rojas llora la muerte de alguien a quien amaba
Costa Rica· 2026-05-30
Ligia Madrigal assured she would promote greater physical activity in the country.
¿Se imagina a Keyla Sánchez y Jafet Soto como presidentes de Costa Rica? Esto es lo que haríanCosta Rica· 2026-01-18
Ligia Madrigal is undertaking a 250-kilometer challenge to honor all women in Costa Rica.
Corriendo por montaña, montando en bicicleta y remando: Ligia Madrigal hará reto por las mujeresCosta Rica· 2025-07-10
Ligia Madrigal expressed her sadness over Luz Elena's passing, describing her as a strong and noble woman.
Atletismo de Costa Rica y Nicaragua está de luto por muerte de aguerrida atletaCosta Rica· 2025-04-24
Ligia Madrigal became the first Costa Rican to reach the summit of Mount Everest in May 2024.
Vea las fuertes secuelas que tuvo Ligia Madrigal en el rostro luego de subir el EverestCosta Rica· 2025-03-04Ligia Madrigal, the first Costa Rican to ascend Mount Everest, expressed her concern for Juan Ramón Fallas after his heat exhaustion incident.
Video: Drama en el Chirripó, Juan Ramón Fallas entró a la meta casi desmayadoCosta Rica· 2025-02-22
