"Trougnou recorded a time of 26 hours, 41 minutes, and 22 seconds for the approximately 30-mile Rongai Route, which gains over 12,000 feet in elevation. He is the first para-athlete to set a fastest known time on the mountain."
"The project was driven by a strong purpose to show that impairment should never be a self-imposed limitation. Trougnou has Usher syndrome, resulting in a field of vision of less than five degrees."
"The role of a guide is extremely demanding. They must manage their own effort, find the best path, and at the same time, continuously communicate information to me. I place blind trust in them."
On February 20, 2026, Alexis Trougnou achieved the fastest known time for para-athletes on Mount Kilimanjaro, completing the Rongai Route in 26 hours, 41 minutes, and 22 seconds. Trougnou, who is visually and hearing impaired due to Usher syndrome, relied on guides for assistance. His project, named 'Kilimanjaro to See Higher,' aimed to demonstrate that impairment should not limit one's potential. He is the first para-athlete to set a fastest known time on the mountain and among a growing community of para-athletes achieving speed records globally.
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