Preet Chandi
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. In January 2023, she recorded the longest ever solo and unsupported polar expedition.
Preet Chandi | |
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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/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 2008–present |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | |
| Awards | Member of the Order of the British Empire |
She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours.
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