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Japanese Man Becomes Oldest to Summit Mount Fuji at 102 with Help From His Family
Kokichi Akuzawa, at 102, overcame heart issues and rigorous training to set a new record as the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji, supported by family and friends.
- Kokichi Akuzawa became the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji at age 102, a record recognized by Guinness World Records after his ascent on August 5.
- He climbed with family members and friends, camping for two nights before the climb.
- Akuzawa trained for three months, overcoming health challenges since his first record climb at age 96.
- He expressed gratitude for his climbing companions, stating, 'It was only thanks to everyone else’s strength that I made it.
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In early August, Kokichi Akuzawa, 102 years old, became the oldest person in the world to climb Mount Fuji, Japan. He was not at his first ascent from the 3.776-metre summit. "I'm impressed to have climbed so well," the Japanese responded after his exploit. - At 102, a Japanese becomes the oldest person in the world to climb Mount Fuji (Sports).
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