Swiss Alps Speed Climbing Record Obliterated: Hojac and Brugger's 15-Hour Feat
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Swiss climber Nicolas Hojac and Austrian climber Philipp Brugger have shattered the speed record for climbing the North Faces of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps, completing the ascent in just 15 hours and 30 minutes. This new record, set on April 5, breaks the previous 21-year-old record by nearly 10 hours, previously held by Swiss alpinists Ueli Steck and Stephan Siegrist. The duo expressed astonishment at their achievement, with Hojac stating it felt 'completely surreal'.
Key Points
Hojac and Brugger completed the North Faces of Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau in 15 hours and 30 minutes.
The new record is almost 10 hours faster than the previous record set in 2004 by Ueli Steck and Stephan Siegrist.
The climb was completed on April 5, starting at 01:00 local time.
Hojac expressed surprise at their achievement, suggesting it shows the potential to exceed one's expectations.
Brugger mentioned overcoming a health challenge a year prior, highlighting his personal journey to this achievement.
