Preet Chandi at South Pole Expedition launch event (2021)
Born
Harpreet Chandi
1988 or 1989 (age 34–35)
Derby, England
Nationality
British
Other names
"Polar Preet"
Occupation
physiotherapist
Employer
British Army
Known for
First woman of colour to complete a solo expedition to the South Pole; longest solo and unsupported polar expedition
Military career
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Service/branch
British Army
Years of service
2008–present
Rank
Captain
Unit
Royal Army Medical Corps
Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Harpreet Kaur "Preet" ChandiMBE (born 1988/1989) is a British physiotherapist and British Army medical officer who completed a solo expedition across Antarctica to the South Pole, finishing on 3 January 2022.[1][2][3] In January 2023, she recorded the longest ever solo and unsupported polar expedition.[4]
She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours.[5]
^Treisman, Rachel (4 January 2022). "Preet Chandi is the first woman of color to complete a solo expedition in Antarctica". NPR. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
^Murray, Jessica (5 January 2022). "Preet Chandi becomes first woman of colour to ski solo to south pole". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
^"No. 60603". The London Gazette (Supplement). 20 August 2013. p. 16472.
^Harby, Jennifer (31 January 2023). "Preet Chandi: Woman sets second world record in polar expedition". BBC. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
^Barnes, Liam (21 February 2023). "Preet Chandi: Polar world record holder receives MBE". BBC News. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
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