"The performance, as reported by Planet Mountain, narrowly eclipsed the previous record set just last year by Italian climber William Boffelli by exactly two minutes."
"Jacquemoud told Planet Mountain, 'On the way up, Sam was always ahead. At one point, I even thought I wouldn't make the summit in time.'"
"Despite the obstacles, they managed the descent from the summit back to the Chamonix church in just 1 hour and 40 seconds."
"William Boffelli, the man whose record they were chasing, was actually at the Vallot hut to cheer the duo on as they surged toward the finish."
French alpinists Samuel Equy and Matheo Jacquemoud achieved a new Fastest Known Time on Mont Blanc, completing the ascent and descent in 4 hours, 41 minutes, and 24 seconds. This record narrowly surpassed the previous mark set by William Boffelli. Jacquemoud, who previously held the record in 2013, faced challenging conditions during the attempt, including a dangerous glacial zone. Despite these obstacles, they successfully navigated the descent, aided by improved snow coverage. Boffelli supported them during their record attempt, showcasing sportsmanship in the climbing community.
Read at snowbrains.com
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