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What age was Jordan Romero when he became the youngest person to climb Mount Everest?
What age was Jordan Romero when he became the youngest person to climb Mount Everest?
Which mountain did Jordan climb last in his Seven Summits adventure?
Which mountain did Jordan climb last in his Seven Summits adventure?
What significant event led to Samantha Kinghorn using a wheelchair?
What significant event led to Samantha Kinghorn using a wheelchair?
What notable achievement did Samantha accomplish in September 2012?
What notable achievement did Samantha accomplish in September 2012?
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What is the name of Jordan's new adventure after the Seven Summits?
What is the name of Jordan's new adventure after the Seven Summits?
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What impact did Samantha's experience have on her outlook on being disabled?
What impact did Samantha's experience have on her outlook on being disabled?
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Which Sherpas accompanied Jordan Romero on his Mount Everest expedition?
Which Sherpas accompanied Jordan Romero on his Mount Everest expedition?
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At what age did Samantha start training six times a week for wheelchair racing?
At what age did Samantha start training six times a week for wheelchair racing?
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What does Jordan Romero believe is essential for everyone?
What does Jordan Romero believe is essential for everyone?
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What was one of the key benefits Samantha gained from attending Stoke Mandeville?
What was one of the key benefits Samantha gained from attending Stoke Mandeville?
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Study Notes
Jordan Romero
- Born on July 12, 1996, in the United States
- Became the youngest person to climb Mount Everest on May 22, 2010, at age 13 years, 10 months, and 10 days old.
- Climbed Everest with his father, Paul Romero, stepmother Karen Lundgren, and three Sherpas (guides).
- Part of a larger ambition to climb the tallest mountain on each continent (Seven Summits).
- Completed the Seven Summits when he was 15 years, 5 months, and 12 days old.
- This made him the youngest person to achieve this feat.
Samantha Kinghorn
- Sixteen years old, from Scotland, UK
- In December 2010, injured her back in a snow incident at her family farm.
- Became a wheelchair user, and later discovered a talent for wheelchair racing.
- Trained six times a week, and became extremely fit and fast.
- Won the Great Scottish Run 10km wheelchair race in September 2012.
- Second place in the Mini London Marathon in April 2013.
- Part of Scotland's athletics squad, and expected to compete in the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
- Goals-oriented, and aims to show others that disability does not limit accomplishment.
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Explore the inspiring stories of Jordan Romero and Samantha Kinghorn. From Jordan's record-breaking climbs to Samantha's transformation into a champion wheelchair racer, discover how determination and resilience can lead to extraordinary achievements. This quiz highlights their remarkable journeys and accomplishments.
