Massachusetts Climber Sets New Speed Record on Mount Everest
Massachusetts man climbs Mount Everest in under 10 hours, sets new speed record, his team says
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Tyler Andrews from Concord, Massachusetts, has set a new speed record for climbing Mount Everest, reaching the summit in 9 hours and 55 minutes. This achievement surpasses the previous record by over an hour. The climb was dedicated to his late friend Greg Krupa and aims to raise funds for youth athletes in Ecuador and Nepal.
- 01Tyler Andrews completed the ascent of Mount Everest in 9 hours and 55 minutes, breaking the previous record of 10 hours and 56 minutes set in 2003.
- 02Andrews, a survivor of Aplastic Anemia, transitioned to mountain athletics after personal challenges in 2020.
- 03He dedicated his record-setting climb to his friend Greg Krupa, who passed away in April 2026.
- 04Funds raised from the climb will support youth athletes in Ecuador and Nepal through the Chaski Foundation, which has raised over $40,000.
- 05Andrews previously set the speed record for Manaslu in 2024 and has attempted the Everest record multiple times.
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Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old climber from Concord, Massachusetts, achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new speed record for climbing Mount Everest, reaching the summit in 9 hours and 55 minutes. This accomplishment surpasses the previous record of 10 hours and 56 minutes held by Nepali climber Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa since 2003. The record is pending formal verification by Nepal’s mountain authorities. Andrews, who has a history of overcoming personal challenges, dedicated this climb to his late friend Greg Krupa, a fellow running enthusiast. In his tribute, Andrews expressed the deep bond they shared despite their contrasting personalities. The climb also serves a philanthropic purpose, as Andrews is raising funds for the Chaski Foundation, which supports youth athletes lacking access to coaching and equipment in Ecuador and Nepal. As of Thursday, the foundation has raised over $40,000. This climb follows Andrews’ previous record-setting achievements, including a notable ascent of Manaslu in 2024.
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Funds from Andrews' climb will support youth athletes in Ecuador and Nepal, providing them with essential resources.
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