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Chris Daniel Climbs Pen y Fan 742 Times for Bowel Cancer Awareness

4/5/2026

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Chris Daniel, known as Pen y Fan Dan, completed his climb of Pen y Fan for the 742nd time to honor his late wife, Rita, who died from bowel cancer.
Daniel achieved 366 climbs in 171 days, surpassing the previous annual record of 365.
Thousands of people supported Daniel on the mountain.
Daniel hopes the journey will inspire free bowel screening tests in Wales for those aged 50 and older.

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Chris Daniel, known as Pen y Fan Dan, completed his climb of Pen y Fan for the 742nd time to honor his late wife, Rita, who died from bowel cancer.
Daniel achieved 366 climbs in 171 days, surpassing the previous annual record of 365.
Thousands of people supported Daniel on the mountain.
Daniel hopes the journey will inspire free bowel screening tests in Wales for those aged 50 and older.