Preet Chandi | |
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.jpg) Chandi at South Pole Expedition launch event, 2021 | |
| Born | Harpreet Chandi 1988 or 1989 (age 35–36) Derby, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | "Polar Preet" |
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| 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 |  British Army |
| Years of service | 2008–present |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | |
| Awards | Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire |
Harpreet Kaur "Preet" Chandi MBE (born 1988/1989) is a British physiotherapist and British Army 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 Most Excellent 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.