| Leo Oracion is now virtually a hero of the country, following yesterday’s feat. In Cebu City, sometime in 2001, the climber taught a youngster the basics of the sport. (Contributed photo from Jerome Mil's file) |
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Cebu-based triathlete Leo Oracion is the first Filipino to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak.
The 32-year-old reached the top of the 8,848-meter mountain at 3:30 p.m. Nepal time, 5:30 p.m. Philippine time yesterday.
According to ABS-CBN, the principal sponsor of the expedition, Oracion’s feat was a “reconnaissance climb” via the popular South Col route for the remaining members the Philippine Expedition Team who are in separate base camps below.
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