Soldier claims record for fastest woman to reach South Pole unsupported

‘I got the record’: Army medical officer becomes fastest woman to reach South Pole unsupported. Credit: PA / Harpreet Chandi

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00:00 I've got the record for the most cloudy days.

00:07 So I'm on day 15 and it's actually going alright so far, moving quite well and I'm actually

00:16 sleeping well as well so that's a change from previous trips.

00:21 I'm on day 23, it's going okay so far, a bit more streaky in this area, legs are starting

00:31 to feel a bit tired but that's to be expected.

00:34 Doing okay, day 24, yeah tough day today but still moving pretty well so hopefully I can

00:45 maintain it.

00:46 I'm in the last degree now, feeling pretty tired, my hair is looking good as you can

00:53 see.

00:54 I got the record for the most cloudy days.

01:07 And then my battery died!

01:08 It's okay, yeah yeah, I got it.