Oswald Oelz
Oswald Oelz was a notable mountaineer and physician who played a significant role in the world of high-altitude climbing. He was the expedition doctor for Reinhold Messner during the historic 1978 Everest ascent, which was the first successful climb of the mountain without supplemental oxygen. Oelz was a proponent of medical support in mountaineering, advocating for the use of artificial oxygen and other medical interventions to enhance safety and success in high-altitude expeditions.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,908 | $700,000 | 478$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 5,908 | $700,000 | 478$ |
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Oswald Oelz was the expedition doctor who accompanied Messner and supported the possibility of climbing Everest without supplemental oxygen.
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