The Chinese Olympic Torch Team on Everest finally reached their goal today, standing on top of the highest peak in the world, with the Olympic Torch burning brightly. The team’s lone female member, a Tibetan woman, carried the torch to the actual summit, where the rest of her teammates celebrated, unfurling Chinese and Olympic flags. 

The climb was not without controversy however, as the entire North Side of the mountain, was shut down to all other teams this season, and the South Side of Everest, which falls in Nepal, had severe restrictions placed on it until after the Chinese Team completed their goal. Today those restrictions have been lifted and the South Side teams have begun their own summit bids. 

The following video from Reuters shows the triumphant Chinese on Everest as they light the specially designed Torch and hold it aloft. 

 

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