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4 Years Old to Scale Eiffel Tower in Merdeka Spirit
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by tiha zaman | August 27, 2008 at 06:02 am
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It is charming story no doubt, yet what a daunting task for such a young child to be carrying the spirit of nation's independence (to be celebrated this Sunday on the 31st August).
Mohd Sharulnizam Mohd Noor, a 4 years old sprite, peddled as the youngest climber in Malaysia is planning to climb the 325-metre high Eiffel Tower 5 times this December all in spirit of celebrating Merdeka (independence day).
Sharulnizam's father, Mohd Noor Mat Amin, who works as a photographer for a local malay daily is also the hononary coach, acting guider and his active supporter will be accompanying the energetic boy to France.
The boy has already impressed the nation as well as stampped a name for himself in the Malaysian Book of Records earlier this year when he became the youngest climber to ascend the steps of KL Tower on June 6.
Both son and father have also climbed the newly opened 19-storey Felda Residence Hotel (of 432 steps) for 51 times over 2 days last weekend to match the years of Malaysia's independence.
And today, they managed to go up the KL Tower 51 times in their Merdeka Climb 2008 campaign. The KL Tower is 421m in height and it is the fifth tallest tower in the world, next only to CN, Ostankino, Oriental and Milad towers.
Mohd Noor said the plan was to leave for France in November to prepare Sharulnizam for training in Paris 2 weeks prior to the eventual climb of Eifel Tower.
In any case, the lively boy has been attending quite rigorous training sessions in KL and with no signs of quitting. His physical health and heartbeat are frequently monitored throughout trainings and climbs.
The boy had even cheekily remarked that he would love to fly the Malaysian flag from the top of Eiffel after the 5 climbs.
The father holds an optimistic view of the climb which he said to the local newswire, "Both of us have the stamina to complete the climb as I make it a daily routine to climb several flights of stairs at our apartment blocks in Kuala Lumpur. And my son has yet to complain of any aches or cramps."
However just by looking at the mischevious 4 years old boy who exclaims "I just love to climb", you know he's going to enjoy all the media attention (of course) but also the experience of climbing one of the most iconic tower in the world oui?
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at 06:21 on August 27th, 2008
That's a lot of steps for a little guy- and each one is, proportionally, more than twice as high as it would be for grown-ups.
When you wrote "scale", I imagined a 4-yr-old aid-climbing up the outside of the tower!
at 06:33 on August 27th, 2008
Boy, i would love to "scale" along with him if that's the case... :) Many thanks Jordan.
at 06:35 on August 27th, 2008
tiha zaman, I like this story. It's good stuff. i agree what jordan said.
at 06:37 on August 27th, 2008
Oh gosh, Im sorry for the misrep rumana! Didn't mean it but thanks for the gs anyway. *grins guiltily* :)
at 06:43 on August 27th, 2008
tiha zaman, I like this story. It's good stuff.
A nice story and some thing honourable.
at 11:49 on August 27th, 2008
tiha zaman, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 13:20 on August 27th, 2008
tiha zaman, I like this story. It's good stuff.
Great story....
at 06:37 on August 28th, 2008
tiha zaman, I like this story. It's good stuff. Wow! Very impressive for a little boy!
at 15:43 on August 28th, 2008
Picture by Amanda Weeks
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at 16:07 on August 28th, 2008
Great story, they both may have the stamina but I bet the kid will be flying up there compared to his dad. ;-)
at 16:54 on August 28th, 2008
:)
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at 17:22 on August 28th, 2008
I went to London and Paris in April with two of my children for Spring break. While in Paris, I looked forward to visiting the Eiffel tower which is talked about so much here in the U.S. This picture of the Eiffel Tower was one of many taken from different angles. The awesomeness of this structure captivated my interest that I had to take as many pictures as I could to show my students who were not there to see what I saw. It was meant to be a teaching moment for others who've never been to see the Eiffel Tower.
kikeitohan has contributed a photo to this story.
at 17:32 on August 28th, 2008
i was there an i took a good picture.
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at 18:06 on August 28th, 2008
We were visiting Paris for New Year 2008 and were taking many pictures of the Eiffel Tower, this is one of my favorite ones that I took.
Please send me a copy of the post where this will be published.
Tetyana Razlivkina
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at 22:49 on August 28th, 2008
Copyright of Presidium, for more pictures see http://www.flickr.com/photos/presidium/
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at 23:51 on August 28th, 2008
Eiffel tower seen from the small park beside it, taken on august 8, 2008
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at 00:20 on August 29th, 2008
Taken from a metro train that was just passing at the right time.
Smudge Chris has contributed a photo to this story.
at 01:24 on August 29th, 2008
I was working in Paris in June and managed to get a couple of hours to capture some Paris's culture and iconic buildings
countrywidephotography has contributed a photo to this story.
at 02:32 on August 29th, 2008
On a weekend trip to Paris, august 2008, myself and my brother spent alot of our time near the Eiffeil tower as well as in it. It's breathtaking view held us captured while looking over Paris, both in eveningtime and daytime.
I have no doubt in mind I will return to Paris, and I will walk up the Eiffel tower, again.
Liljurósin has contributed a photo to this story.
at 07:27 on August 29th, 2008
It was my first time in Paris and I can't wait to go back there again as soon as possible!
Eiffel Tower was beautiful as I've always imagined.
Got to be on top next time!
yumingos has contributed a photo to this story.
at 11:09 on August 29th, 2008
New Years Eve 2007
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at 11:44 on August 29th, 2008
See more of my photos on flickr-
B=e=n.
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at 12:42 on August 29th, 2008
This is one of the many views of the Eiffel Tower at Paris, France. I'm sure many people were a bit shocked to watch a mexican wrestler (Blue Demon's mask) in France, haha.
If you ever go to Paris, the Eiffel Tower can give you just a small sample of all the good moments you can take back home.
Thanks to NowPublic for the request.
Receive many masked greetings, from Tiranica Coapa, MEXICO!
THE SURF WILL MAKE US FREE
Jano-Aoiakuma has contributed a photo to this story.
at 14:41 on August 29th, 2008
I like a nice things and want to share them to everyone...hope you enjoy them. I took these photos because I want to give them for my friend ( Alpher Xian), he is living at New York...I think he miss Paris very much when he came back his house...I just took them when I miss my friend , I amnot a photographer,so I can't tell you about footage!!!
Thanks to NowPublic for the request.
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at 23:16 on August 29th, 2008
This photo was taken at sunset from the 4th floor of the Pompidou Center in Paris on August 11, 2008.
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at 06:35 on August 31st, 2008
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Good luck little guy!
at 06:05 on September 1st, 2008
HI FROM MEXICO, MY NAME IS TATO CID.
WELL I WAS THERE WALKING IN THE NIGHT OF PARIS AND THEN SOMETHING STARTED TO SHINE, I LOOKED UP AND SHE WAS THERE..... THE MOST BEAUTIFULL OF ALL....
HOPE THAT YOU LIKE MY PICTURE !! THANKS
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at 08:22 on September 1st, 2008
The Eiffel Tower with green light for the Rugby Worldcup.
©2008 Jean-Jacques Martrès. All rights reserved.
www.pikji.com
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at 15:07 on September 1st, 2008
GOOD LUCK! Look forward to hearing more about this intrepid young climber. cheers and best wishes from Canada.
at 10:12 on September 2nd, 2008
When came to Paris, the first thing I did I have gone to the Eiffel Tower, because I have heard from others that it is very beutiful and tall.After visiting it I was happy that I was in this beutiful charming Eiffel Tower.
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