Erin Ton sets two women’s records on Kilimanjaro

On 6 September 2026, the American Erin Ton sets two new women’s best times in “supported FKT” on Kilimanjaro, in a single effort.

Her total out-and-back time is 8 h 33 min 42 s, improving the previous women’s “supported FKT” record of 10 h 06 min set by Fernanda Maciel.

She also sets a record for the ascent, in 5 h 47 min 50 s, better than 6 h 52 min 54 s, the previous benchmark held by Kristina Schou Madsen.