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Xia Boyu

b. 1949

Chinese mountaineer

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About Xia Boyu

Born 1949. Xia Boyu is a mountaineer.

Xia Boyu (born 2 July 1949) is a double amputee mountaineer who gained international fame after becoming the second double amputee to have climbed Mount Everest. Boyu had his feet amputated during his first attempt in 1975, after giving his own sleeping bag to a climbing mate during a storm. In 1996, his lower legs were amputated due to lymphoma. He was subsequently awarded with the 2019 Laureus Sporting Moment of the Year.

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Important facts

Born
1949, Chongqing
Birth century
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Xia Boyu?

Chinese mountaineer

When was Xia Boyu born?

Xia Boyu was born in 1949 in Chongqing.

What is Xia Boyu's occupation?

Xia Boyu is a mountaineer.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Xia Boyu

Β· Wikidata: Q61623132

Β· DBpedia: Xia Boyu

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