Summarize the following in 25 words: Hillary and Tenzing's Everest climb required a large team led by Colonel John Hunt, who chose them for the summit attempt.
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Hillary and Tenzing, chosen by Colonel John Hunt, were the first to summit Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, as part of a large expedition.
Colonel John Hunt led a large team to Everest, selecting Hillary and Tenzing for the summit. On May 29, 1953, they became the first to reach the top.
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Colonel John Hunt led a large team to Everest, selecting Hillary and Tenzing for the summit. On May 29, 1953, they became the first to reach the top.
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Edmund Hillary was a beekeeper from New Zealand, and Tenzing Norgay was a Nepalese Sherpa. Their successful ascent was a historic achievement, marking the first time humans reached the summit of the world's highest peak.
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Sources
- 1953 British Mount Everest expedition - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Hillary and Tenzing reach summit of Everest - | NZ History - nzhistory.govt.nz
- Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach Everest summit - history.com
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