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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent

Preet Chandi aims to be first woman to go solo and unsupported to north pole

Preet Chandi smiling during an Antarctic skiing expedition
Preet Chandi, nicknamed Polar Preet, has made three solo expeditions to Antarctica. Photograph: Preet Chandi/PA Media

The record-breaking British explorer Preet Chandi, who made history trekking solo to the south pole, is now turning her ambitions north.

Nicknamed Polar Preet, the 36-year-old from Derby has made three solo expeditions to Antarctica, earning herself four Guinness world records, as well as praise from the Princess of Wales for her “incredible” achievements.

Chandi reached the south pole for the first time in January 2022, travelling 702 miles in 40 days, and becoming the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition to Antarctica.

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