Preet Chandi
Preet Chandi | |
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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 |
| Branch | 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. In January 2023, she recorded the longest ever solo and unsupported polar expedition.
She was appointed Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours.