Mikhail Khergiani

Mikhail Khergiani
Undated portrait of Khergiani
Born(1932-03-20)20 March 1932
Died4 July 1969(1969-07-04) (aged 37)
Occupationmountaineer

Mikhail Vissarionovich Khergiani (Georgian: მიხეილ ხერგიანი, Russian: Михаил Виссарионович Хергиани, born Chumlian Minan Khergiani, 20 March 1932  4 July 1969) was a Georgian mountaineer. He was a seven-time national champion climber who earned the nickname the "Tiger of the Cliffs" for his ability to rapidly attack difficult routes. He was named an Honoured Master of Sport of the USSR in 1963 for his achievements.