The Beijing Olympic torch reached the top of Mt Everest (Mt Qomolangma) at 9:18 am on Thursday. The torch was ignited by Norbu Zhamdu at 9:12 am local time on Mt. Qomolangma.

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Olympic flame lantent was brought up to the attack camp located at 8300m on 7 May 2008. Early this morning, mountaineers start to reach for the peak.

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Attack camp at 8300m

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Mountaineers getting close to the peak

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The Beijing Olympic torch was ignited by Norbu Zhamdu at 9:12 am local time on Mt. Qomolangma on Thursday.

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