Tyler Andrews, initially a distance runner, set his first Fastest Known Time (FKT) in 2019 on the Salkantay Inca Trail, marking a pivotal moment in his athletic journey. Since then, Andrews established numerous FKTs on major peaks such as Mount Fuji, Kilimanjaro, and Manaslu. For his Everest assault, he prepared rigorously without supplemental oxygen, using a hypoxic generator and an exercise bike for training at extreme altitudes. Despite his physical readiness and a strong start, luck was not on his side during his first ascent attempt on Everest, impacting his record bid.
In 2019, Tyler Andrews set his first Fastest Known Time on the Salkantay Inca Trail, beating the previous record by more than two hours.
Andrews, who identified as a distance runner, transitioned into mountaineering, targeting speed records after his Salkantay performance.
Andrews trained rigorously for Everest, utilizing an exercise bike and a hypoxic generator to mimic conditions above 26,000 feet.
Andrews faced setbacks during his Everest attempt despite extensive preparation and was initially on pace to achieve a record time.
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