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What significant mountaineering milestone did the 1950 Annapurna expedition achieve?
First 8,000-meter peak climbed
Fastest ascent of Annapurna
First winter ascent of Annapurna
First all-female team to summit Annapurna
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The 1950 French Annapurna expedition, led by Maurice Herzog, achieved the significant milestone of being the first to successfully climb an 8,000-meter peak. This accomplishment set a new standard in the world of mountaineering.
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