![Manal Rostom, Egypt���s most prominent marathon-runner and mountaineer, in Generation M.E. Courtesy OSN](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/BIX6KDRSFKZLQA4EWQBW6Q7WBM.jpg?smart=true&auth=2f78da741aadd89a3d0a8d6f698b80b0494ad0666f8045052a103eda8e661e21&width=400&height=225)
Over the course of her athletic career, Manal Rostom has also reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and Mount Elbrus. Photo: OSN
Over the course of her athletic career, Manal Rostom has also reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and Mount Elbrus. Photo: OSN
Manal Rostom becomes first Egyptian woman to climb Everest
Athlete, 42, is known for raising awareness of discrimination suffered by women who wear hijab