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Tyler Andrews has reportedly set a new oxygen-assisted speed record on Mount Everest, climbing from Base Camp to the summit in 9 hours and 55 minutes.

The previous mark was held by Lakpa Gelu Sherpa, who reached the summit in 10 hours and 56 minutes in 2003. Andrews’ reported time improves that record by 61 minutes.

The route from Everest Base Camp to the summit is only about 8.4 miles, but that number does not come close to telling the full story. The climb gains roughly 11,500 feet and travels through the Khumbu Icefall, several high camps, the South Col, and high-altitude mountaineering terrain before reaching the 29,031-foot summit.

Andrews started in the evening and moved through the night, reaching the top early the next morning. The effort followed multiple previous attempts, with factors like weather, oxygen logistics, and gear issues getting in the way.

Before turning more of his focus toward big-mountain speed projects, Andrews built a strong running resume that included success in ultrarunning, road racing, and trail events. In recent years, he has also set speed records on several major peaks around the world.

It’s a fascinating crossover between running, mountaineering, endurance, and risk.

What's your take on Everest speed records?

Some runners chase finish lines. William helps other runners believe they can reach theirs. 🏁

Meet William Brent: marathoner, triathlete, full Ironman finisher, dad, 3D-printing “Chief Toy Repairman,” and longtime pace setter.

William first found running as a practical way to lose weight and keep up with his kids. Over the past decade, that habit has grown into a deep love for endurance sports, from marathons to triathlons, and a steady commitment to simply showing up.

But when William looks back on his most meaningful running moments, it’s not his own PRs that stand out most.

It’s the runners he’s helped along the way.

As a pacer, William describes himself as a “goofy people-pleaser” on the course, using humor, encouragement, and a steady pace sign to help runners get out of the dark place and keep moving forward. One of his most memorable moments came after his first pacing assignment in Erie, PA, when a runner emailed him afterward, not just to thank him for the finish time, but for the effort he put into their journey.

That’s the heartbeat of William’s running story: the work we put into ourselves becomes even more meaningful when we use it to lift others up.

Right now, William is gearing up for Muskoka 70.3 this summer. And after a recent breakthrough at the Durham Marathon, he’s starting to believe a Boston Qualifier may be sitting somewhere on the horizon. 👀

Outside of running, William is a Senior Operations Leader at Mack Trucks, a husband, dad to three awesome kids, 3D-printing hobbyist, and dog dad to Dexter.

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