Preet Chandi becomes first woman of colour to ski solo to south pole

British Army physiotherapist Polar Preet' skied 700 miles across Antarctica in 40 days, five days ahead of schedule

Preet Chandi, thought to be the first woman of colour to complete a solo crossing on Antarctica, has finished her expedition to the south pole almost a week ahead of schedule.

Chandi or Polar Preet", endured temperatures of -50C as she skied 700 miles across Antarctica in 40 days, seven hours and three minutes, narrowly missing out on setting a new world record by a woman for the trek.