Preet Chandi: Polar world record holder receives MBE at ceremony

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Army officer Preet Chandi, known as Polar Preet, says it was 'special' to attend Windsor Castle.

By Liam Barnes & PA news agencyA British Army officer who completed two record-breaking polar treks says she is proud to be appointed an MBE.She was honoured by the Princess Royal at a Windsor Castle investiture ceremony on Tuesday.

While receiving her recognition, she said she was "still recovering" from her most recent journey, which she hopes will inspire other people. "It's just really important to say if I can go and do something like this, anyone can go and achieve anything and hopefully people can relate that to whatever they're interested in, whether it's the arts, science, adventure, whatever it is," she said.Capt Chandi, from Derby, surpassed the world record for the longest polar ski expedition by a woman, as well as the overall record.

She covered 922 miles from the Hercules Inlet to the Reedy Glacier across Antarctica in 70 days and 16 hours, exceeding the previous world record of 907 miles , set by Henry Worsley, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, in 2015. During the trek, Capt Chandi pulled her kit and supplies on a sledge , weighing about 19 stone , in difficult conditions.

 

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