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| Preet Chandi: Woman sets new record for polar expedition | Preet Chandi: Woman sets new record for polar expedition |
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| Preet Chandi was thought to have become the first woman of colour to reach the South Pole solo and unsupported in 2021 | Preet Chandi was thought to have become the first woman of colour to reach the South Pole solo and unsupported in 2021 |
| A British Army officer has broken the world record for the longest solo and unsupported polar expedition by a woman. | A British Army officer has broken the world record for the longest solo and unsupported polar expedition by a woman. |
| Preet Chandi, known as Polar Preet, first made history trekking to the South Pole in 2021. | Preet Chandi, known as Polar Preet, first made history trekking to the South Pole in 2021. |
| The 33-year-old has so far travelled 868 miles (1,397 km) across Antarctica in temperatures as cold as -50C (-58F). | The 33-year-old has so far travelled 868 miles (1,397 km) across Antarctica in temperatures as cold as -50C (-58F). |
| The previous female record was 858 miles (1,381 km), skied by Anja Blacha in 2020. | The previous female record was 858 miles (1,381 km), skied by Anja Blacha in 2020. |
| However, Capt Chandi, from Sinfin in Derby, did not complete her original aim of becoming the first woman to cross Antarctica solo and unsupported. | However, Capt Chandi, from Sinfin in Derby, did not complete her original aim of becoming the first woman to cross Antarctica solo and unsupported. |
| She set off from Hercules Inlet in November and hoped to reach Reedy Glacier within 75 days. | She set off from Hercules Inlet in November and hoped to reach Reedy Glacier within 75 days. |
| An online blog, which she has kept along the way, was last updated on Thursday. | An online blog, which she has kept along the way, was last updated on Thursday. |
| Capt Chandi has travelled 868 miles (1,397 km) so far | Capt Chandi has travelled 868 miles (1,397 km) so far |
| She reported being about 30 nautical miles away from her pick-up point and "pretty gutted" to have missed out on the crossing record. | She reported being about 30 nautical miles away from her pick-up point and "pretty gutted" to have missed out on the crossing record. |
| Despite extreme cold and high winds, she said her spirits were being kept up by listening to recorded messages from friends and family. | Despite extreme cold and high winds, she said her spirits were being kept up by listening to recorded messages from friends and family. |
| Capt Chandi, who is a physiotherapist working at a regional rehabilitation unit in Buckinghamshire, said: "I'm pretty gutted that I don't have the time to complete the crossing. | Capt Chandi, who is a physiotherapist working at a regional rehabilitation unit in Buckinghamshire, said: "I'm pretty gutted that I don't have the time to complete the crossing. |
| "I know that I have done a huge journey, it's just difficult while I'm on the ice and I know it's not that far away." | "I know that I have done a huge journey, it's just difficult while I'm on the ice and I know it's not that far away." |
| She has been congratulated by the University of Derby, who awarded her an honorary degree last year. | She has been congratulated by the University of Derby, who awarded her an honorary degree last year. |
| Congratulations to Derby alumni and honorand @PreetChandi10 who has broken the record for the longest solo, unsupported, and unassisted polar expedition by any woman in history. 👏🎉 @DerbyUniAlumni @KensingtonRoyal @TeamArmyUK pic.twitter.com/e4B14Xk4MD | Congratulations to Derby alumni and honorand @PreetChandi10 who has broken the record for the longest solo, unsupported, and unassisted polar expedition by any woman in history. 👏🎉 @DerbyUniAlumni @KensingtonRoyal @TeamArmyUK pic.twitter.com/e4B14Xk4MD |
| Prof Kathryn Mitchell, vice-chancellor of the university, said: "We are delighted to hear about Captain Chandi's record-breaking achievement. | |
| "It was a privilege to award her an honorary degree at the University of Derby last year; she is an inspirational role model for our students, demonstrating how determination and commitment reap rewards." | |
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