Lino Lacedeli
Italian
4 December 1925 – 20 November 2009
Known for:
- Being one of the first two individuals to reach the summit of K2 with Achille Compagnoni on 31 July 1954
- Being known for fast ascents of difficult routes, including: the Constantini-Apollonio South Face on the Pilastro di Rozes, Italy
- Recipient of Italy's highest honour, Knight of the Grand Cross
- Author of book K2: The Price of Conquest
Notable climbs:
- K2, 8611
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