Preet Chandi, known as Polar Preet, broke two Guinness World Records in January 2023, for both the longest solo unsupported one-way polar ski journey for a woman, and the longest solo unsupported one-way polar ski journey overall, spending a total of 130 days alone on the ice and covering 1,622 miles across Antarctica, the coldest, and windiest continent on Earth. She was also the first woman of colour to do a solo expedition in Antarctica in 2022. Her journey aimed to inspire future generations in achieving whatever they desire and pushing boundaries.
As well as achieving a degree in Physiotherapy, at age 19, Preet joined the Army Reserves and later joined the Regular Army completing large scale exercises in Nepal, Kenya and most recently a six-month UN peacekeeping tour to South Sudan.
Preet completed her first half marathon at 20 years old and has since gone on to compete in ultra-marathons around the world, alongside hiking and climbing trips in Kenya, Morocco, Mexico, the Alps, Bolivia, Peru, Iceland, Nepal and many more.
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