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Was Tenzing Norgay a part of other Everest expeditions before his successful ascent?

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Yes, prior to his renowned triumph in 1953, Tenzing Norgay participated in several other Everest expeditions. In 1935, he joined the Mount Everest reconnaissance expedition led by Eric Shipton, where he gained valuable experience and demonstrated his exceptional mountaineering skills. Subsequently, he was a crucial member of the successful 1951 British expedition, which reached the South Col but fell just short of the summit.
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