Albie Jervis, Year 2 business, marketing and management student at Richard Huish College, recently took on an extraordinary challenge: competing in the 2025 International Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon, the highest marathon in the world.
As the youngest participant in this year’s event, Albie was granted special permission by the organisers to enter the demanding half marathon, and he rose to the occasion spectacularly. 
Against a backdrop of towering peaks and thin mountain air, Albie secured fourth place overall in the half marathon. His achievement is even more impressive considering he was narrowly bumped out of 3rd place by a full marathon runner who switched to the half distance the day before the race.
Albie’s inspiration came from close to home; his mum, Selina Jervis, who also took on the full marathon and finished as the fourth international woman. Their joint efforts stood as a powerful example of grit, determination, and the spirit of adventure.
The Everest Marathon is held annually to commemorate the historic 1953 Everest summit by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary. The race begins at Everest Base Camp (5,364m) and descends through rugged Himalayan terrain to finish at Namche Bazaar (3,440m). Participants face an extreme test of endurance, navigating rocky trails, steep descents, and challenging climbs, all while contending with reduced oxygen levels and harsh alpine conditions.
The 2025 edition delivered an unforgettable experience for all who took part. For Albie, it marked not just a physical and mental triumph, but an unforgettable adventure on the roof of the world.
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