Wanda Rutkiewicz

    Wanda Rutkiewicz

    February 1, 1943 (81 years old) in Plungė, Lithuania

    Wanda Rutkiewicz (Polish pronunciation: [/ˈvanda rutˈkʲevitʂ/] 4 February 1943 – 12–13 May 1992) was a Polish mountaineer and computer engineer. She was the first woman to reach the summit of K2 and the third woman (first European woman) to summit Mount Everest.

    Known For

    The Last ExpeditionThe Last Expedition
    Art of FreedomArt of Freedom
    Women of K2Women of K2

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