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Who was Jamling’s childhood hero?

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Jamling's childhood hero was Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Jamling was born in the Sherpa village of Khumjung, which is located near Mount Everest. He grew up hearing stories about Sir Edmund Hillary's climb of Everest, and he was inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary's courage and determination.
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