Climber Adrian Ahritculesei, from Petrosani, reached the summit of Puncak Jaya, also known as the 'Cartensz Pyramid' (4,884 m), the highest peak in Oceania, as part of the Seven Summits circuit, which includes the highest mountains on each continent of the planet.

'On top of Oceania! Thanks to all my partners for their support!,' wrote the climber from Petrosani in an announcement posted on his social media page on Thursday.

Adrian Ahritculesei, who has already conquered Mount Everest (8,848 m), in May 2024, still has to climb Mount McKinley (6,194 m) in Alaska - the highest peak in North America, and Mount Vinson (4,897 m) in Antarctica.

'Adrian was the first man from Romania to complete the Seven Summits Volcanoes circuit, the highest volcanoes on each continent. He still has two peaks left to conquer, one in Alaska and the other in Antarctica,' noted the athlete's manager, Stefan Adrian Jurca.

Adrian Ahritculesei has experience in climbing high peaks, including Everest (8,848 m), Elbrus (Russia) - 5,642 m, Mont Blanc (Italy) - 4,748 m, and Aconcagua (Argentina) - 6,962 m.

In January 2023, the climber from Petrosani succeeded in reaching the summit of Mount Sidley (4,285 m) in Antarctica, completing the 'Seven Volcanoes Circuit,' and became the first man from Romania to achieve such a feat. AGERPRES (RO - writing by: Sorin Blada; EN - writing by: Adina Panaitescu)