<p>It's an extraordinary tale of determination and endurance - so why isn't Junko Tabei more of a household name? </p>

It's an extraordinary tale of determination and endurance - so why isn't Junko Tabei more of a household name?

<p>It's an extraordinary tale of determination and endurance - so why isn't Junko Tabei more of a household name?&nbsp;</p>

The amazing story of the first woman to climb Mt Everest

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