On May 19, Mongolian climbers Nergui B. and Munkhuu M. successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak standing at 8,848 meters above sea level.

With this achievement, they become the 18th and 19th Mongolians to stand atop Everest. The two climbers began their ascent together last week and reached the summit one day apart. The first Mongolian to reach the “roof of the world” was Honored Athlete Usukhbayar G., who summited Everest 21 years ago. In 2011, Honored Athlete Gangaamaa B. became the first Mongolian woman to climb Everest, securing her place in history.

In 2012, four Mongolian climbers: Honored Athlete Tseveendash B., international masters Bat-Erdene S., Bayarsaikhan L., and Tsogzolmaa Ts. also reached the summit.

Since then, Byambasuren J. reached the summit of Everest in 2018; Gantulga B. in 2022; and Zolbookhuu O., Gankhuu S., Gerelt-Od Ts., and Ankhbayar Ts. in 2023. Last year, Battogtokh A., Batkhishig B., Ariunzul Ch., and Nergui B. also successfully reached the summit.

However, in 2024, Purevsuren L. and Usukhjargal Ts. reached the summit of Everest but tragically lost their lives during the descent.

Published Date:2026-05-20