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The 200-Mile Race to Tell the World about Everest

The 200-Mile Race to Tell the World about Everest

Jun 21, 2026 5:44 AM

　　When the British Empire finally put boots on top of the world on May 29, 1953, the news was entrusted to a young man named Ten Tsewang Sherpa, who ran 200 miles to Kathmandu. Likely the last piece of world news sent by runner, he delivered the message and died. And his story was lost until now.

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