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Youngest person to climb Everest

The current youngest person to climb everest record is 13 years, held by Jordan Romero, set on May 22, 2010. Last checked October 10, 2026.

13

years

Jordan Romero

Mount Everest, North Ridge, Tibet, China, 2010

Holder
Jordan Romero
Record
13 years
Exact figure
13 years, 10 months, 10 days
Location
Mount Everest, North Ridge, Tibet, China
Date set
May 22, 2010
Last checked
October 10, 2026

Put it in perspective

Jordan Romero lived through 13 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1997
  2. Age 132010Sets the record: 13 years, 10 months, 10 days

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