Mikhail Khergiani
Mikhail Khergiani | |
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Undated portrait of Khergiani | |
| Born | 20 March 1932 |
| Died | 4 July 1969 (aged 37) Monte Civetta, Italy |
| Occupation | mountaineer |
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.