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This quiz covers the life and achievements of Kilian Jornet, a famous Spanish mountaineer, trail runner, and skier. Test your knowledge about his early life, athletic career, and incredible feats like climbing Mount Everest without oxygen.
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What percentage of climbers use oxygen to ascend Mount Everest?
97 per cent
85 per cent
90 per cent
99 per cent
23% got this right
Most climbers use oxygen past 7,000 meters.
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What is the height of Mount Everest in meters?
7000 —
8850
— 9000
63% got this right
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
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Where was Kilian Jornet born?
38% got this right
Kilian was born in Catalonia, north-eastern Spain.
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At what age did Kilian Jornet start taking his training seriously?
13
10
15
18
20% got this right
He trained with the Ski Mountaineering Technical Centre.
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How many hours did Kilian Jornet take to ascend Mount Everest the first time in 2017?
21 —
26
— 31
He ascended without oxygen or fixed ropes.
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What is Kilian Jornet's resting heartbeat in beats per minute?
28 —
33
— 60
His heartbeat is extremely low compared to the average.
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How many liters of water did Kilian Jornet drink on a 100km run in 40°C?
3.5 liters
2 liters
4 liters
5 liters
40% got this right
He almost gave himself kidney failure.
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What is the average resting heartbeat for an athlete in beats per minute?
40
33
50
60
60% got this right
Kilian's heartbeat is lower than the average athlete's.
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How many hours of endurance training does Kilian Jornet do per year?
1,140 hours
1,000 hours
1,200 hours
1,500 hours
He also does strength and technical workouts.
10
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What is the altitude of Kilian Jornet's childhood home in meters?
2,000 meters
1,500 meters
2,500 meters
3,000 meters
80% got this right
He grew up in the Pyrenees.
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How many hours does Kilian Jornet sleep per night?
7 hours
6 hours
8 hours
9 hours
He seems almost superhuman with his sleep schedule.
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48 random squares
Order the following events in Kilian Jornet's life from earliest to latest.
1.
First mountain climb
2.
First cross-country ski race
3.
Ascent of a 4,000er
4.
42-day crossing of the Pyrenees
100% got this right
Kilian achieved these feats at a very young age.
