Polar Preet on her Antarctic trek - and what's next
219A British Army officer who's become the first woman of colour to trek solo across Antarctica has said her achievements haven't truly hit home yet.
Captain Preet Chandi, known as 'Polar Preet', told Forces News how messages and about 50 voice notes from loved ones saved on her phone kept her going as she battled temperatures of -50°C during the 700-mile challenge.
The Army physio is still in Antarctica and, still without internet connection, is yet to see the huge reaction from the outside world to her completing the challenge.
The 32-year-old, whose expedition was sponsored by BFBS, has made national headlines, with the Prime Minister hailing her achievement as "extraordinary".
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