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*PRESS STATEMENT ON JOSHUA CHERUIYOT KIRUI’S REPATRIATION FROM MT. EVEREST* Following the death of Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui on Mt. Everest on May 22, 2024, the family has made the difficult decision to let his body remain on Mt. Everest. This decision was made after extensive consultations and careful consideration of all circumstances. Cheruiyot fell into a crevasse 48 meters from the summit (8,848 meters) and retrieving his body from that high up would be risky for the rescue team, the family does not wish to endanger any life. Cheruiyot had a profound love for the mountains, and they loved him in return. We find solace in knowing he rests in his happy place. We appreciate the love and condolence messages received from relatives, friends and the outdoor community. We specifically acknowledge the massive support we have received from the KCB Group family where Joshua worked. We truly know that our son was loved. We extend our gratitude to Seven Summit Treks for their support, information, and guidance during this time. We also pray for the family of Nawang Sherpa, Cheruiyot’s Sherpa during this expedition, who is yet to be found. May they find peace. There will be a memorial service in Nairobi and Chepterit village, this will be communicated in due course. Support to the family can be channeled through : Paybill: 522533 Account: 9229224 Name: Cheruiyot Kirui Fundraising Cheruiyot’s Family.

So who is this guy, Cheruiyot Kirui? The Kenyan attempting to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen this season? Some say he is a full recreational Ultra and mountain/trail runner and a part time banker. But briefly... Mountains: + Mt. Manaslu (8163m) - Summit without supplemental oxygen - September 2023 (First African to summit a peak above 8000m without supplemental oxygen). + Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895m) - Several speed climbs. Up and down 15 hours + Mt. Kenya 20+ times. Several speed climbs with course records on the 3 main routes. 2hours 56 minutes on Sirimon route (Old Moses to Lenana Summit). 3 back to back Lenana summits under 24 hours. + Rwenzonri (Mt. Stanley 5109m) - Expedition type climb over 6 days + Abardare ranges. Several routes. 1 self supported South-North traverse Ultra Marathons: + Ultra Trail Chiang Mai, Thailand (160km, 6100m elevation) - 2nd position - August 2022 + Cappadocia Ultra Trail, Turkey (121km, 3,600m elevation) - October 2021 + Tor Des Grants (Tour of the Giants), Italian Alps (356km, 27,000m elevation) - September 2019. He has written a book on this one amazon.com/ULTRAMARATHON-STO… + No Business 100, USA (166km, 3,900m elevation) - 2018 + Beskidy Ultra Trail, Poland (96km, 4,900m elevation) - September 2017 Basically a good mix of endurance experience. Also, he is a good man. May the mountain favour him. #Everest2024 #Everest #Kenya #kenyan #African #Africa