Deshun Deysel

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.

Deshun Deysel
Personal information
NationalitySouth Africa
Born (1970-04-09) 9 April 1970
Uitenhage, South Africa
Climbing career
Major ascentsMount Everest

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
  1. Claire Keeton and Paul Ash (29 May 2016). "South Africans who made history on Everest". Sunday Times. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  2. Nazley Omar (13 June 2016). "Deshun Deysel on why it pays to persevere". Ndalo Media. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  3. "Oscar winner Kevin Spacey to host Laureus World Sports Awards". AIPS. 8 March 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
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