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Lincoln Hall

Australian mountaineer (1955–2012)

  • Fame50.0
  • Momentum1.5
  • Wikipedia6.3K
Lived 1955–2012, aged 57Australia
AustraliaAustraliaWritersWriter / Author
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    7 languages
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  • Era
    1955–2012
    Aged 57
  • Known for
    Miracle on Everest
    2008
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Updated 2026-06-18

Lincoln Ross Hall OAM was a veteran Australian mountaineer, adventurer and author. Lincoln was part of the first Australian expedition to climb Mount Everest in 1984, which successfully forged a new route. He reached the summit of Mount Everest on his second attempt in 2006, miraculously surviving the night at 8,700 m (28,543 ft) on descent, after his family had been told he had died.

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Completeness65.0
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