Wanda Rutkiewicz
Polish mountain climber (1943-1992) · Poland · On the map · Died at 49
Wanda Rutkiewicz was a Polish mountaineer and computer engineer. She was the first woman to reach the summit of K2 and the third woman to summit Mount Everest.
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A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026
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1994Albert Mountain AwardAward1993Kalos KagathosAward1992Died13 May 19921991Sitara-i-ImtiazAward1987Medal for exceptional sports achievementsAward1979Knight of the Order of Polonia RestitutaAward1943Born4 February 1943
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About this person
Country
Poland
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 1992 · aged 49
