Ian McKeever (mountaineer)

He led an average of around 10 climbs per year, and maintained a 100% success rate regarding his groups reaching the summit.

[1] In 2008, he helped his 10-year-old godson Sean McSharry become the youngest person in Europe to reach the top of Kilimanjaro.

After 11 days at sea, and 1003 miles covered, the boat lost its rudder and they were forced to postpone the attempt.

[1][5] When McKeever turned 40 in 2009, he set himself the challenge of beating Eamonn Coghlan's four-minute mile for a person over 40.

[1] McKeever updated his website regularly during his final expedition, with his last posting, stating:[1] Torrential rain all day.