Yuichiro Miura quotes

I never imagined I could make it to the top of Mount Everest at age 80. This is the world's best feeling, although I'm totally exhausted. Even at 80, I can still do quite well. (Yuichiro Miura)
It's important to have a dream no matter how old you are. View quote
Yuichiro Miura
If the limit of age 80 is at the summit of Mt Everest, the highest place on Earth, one can never be happier. View quote
Yuichiro Miura
When I planned to ski Everest, the first thing I faced was, 'How can I return alive?' All the preparation and training was based on this question. But the more I prepared, I knew the chance of survival was very slim. Nobody in the world had done this before, so I told myself that I must face death. Otherwise, I am not eligible. View quote
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It's important to set your own goals and work hard to achieve them. View quote
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I want to ski down Mount Cho Oyu in the Himalayas when I am 85, descending from a height of 8,201 meters. View quote
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After retiring, I was a little bored with nothing to do and got fat. I thought, if a 60-year-old metabolic fat man, after five years, can get to Mount Everest, that would be very exciting. View quote
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Just keep challenging yourself. I think that's a great thing. View quote
Yuichiro Miura

Yuichiro Miura

Occupation: Japanese Athlete
Born: October 12, 1933
Quotes count: 8