Marathon-runner and mountaineer Manal Rostom is *officially* the first Egyptian woman to have reached Mount Everest Summit. She previously climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and Elbrus, and reached the Mount Himalaya base camp.
Check out the moment when Manal Rostom reached the top…
Manal shared the joyous occasion of waving Egypt’s flag while reaching the Mount Everest summit. “So much to share and say,” she wrote. “Can’t believe I’m now the first Egyptian woman to stand on top of the world. A 15-year old dream has finally come true.”
Throughout her two-month-long journey, Manal has documented her climb to the top on IG with her last post highlighting her fear and struggle. “It’s been tough, challenging, isolating, physically – demanding, mentally – draining – I thought I’d done the work but I’m lonely,” she said.
“Call me a drama Queen but I’ve been here almost 2 months attempting this lifelong dream and goal. At this point, I’m full of self-doubt and insecurities. I’m the slowest climber on the team.”
Congratulations to Manal Rostom on the glorious win!