Preet Chandi
British Army officer, explorer (b. 1988/89) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harpreet Kaur "Preet" Chandi MBE (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]
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Preet Chandi | |
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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/ | British Army |
Years of service | 2008–present |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | |
Awards | Member of the Order of the British Empire |
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She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours.[5]