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Ex-British Gorkha Soldier Sets World Record with Mt. Everest Ascent

An ex-British Gorkha soldier, Hari Budhamagar, who lost both his legs in the Afghan war, achieved a world record by becoming the first double above-the-knee amputee to scale Mt. Everest.

26 May 2023 · 23:57 UTC

He described the moment of extreme joy he experienced while fulfilling his highest dream in life, saying that he "cried like a baby."