Deshun Deysel
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Born | 9 April 1970 Uitenhage, South Africa |
| Climbing career | |
| Major ascents | Mount Everest |
Deshun Deysel (born 9 April 1970) is a South African mountaineer and businesswoman who was part of the first South African expedition to Mount Everest in 1996.[1] This was the first time the new South Africa flag was planted on top of the world. She has climbed some of the world's highest mountains in 14 expeditions over 5 continents in 15 years.
Known as a high altitude mountaineer, her career started out as a teacher. She has since developed into one of South Africa's leading motivational speakers during the past 20 years. Deshun is the founder and director of Deshun Deysel & Associates, a business that focuses on encouraging and equipping leadership in a context of change and diversity.[2]
Deshun is Laureus Sports Ambassador since 2010[3]
References
- ^ Claire Keeton and Paul Ash (29 May 2016). "South Africans who made history on Everest". Sunday Times. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ^ Nazley Omar (13 June 2016). "Deshun Deysel on why it pays to persevere". Ndalo Media. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ^ "Oscar winner Kevin Spacey to host Laureus World Sports Awards". AIPS. 8 March 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2016.