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American Rower Sets Stunning New Speed Record Crossing the Pacific Solo
Photo: Tim Mossholder / Unsplash
Kelsey Pfendler has made history by completing a solo row from California to Hawaii in just 43 days, 17 hours, and 55 minutes, becoming the fastest person of any gender to complete the route. At 26 years old, she also claims the title of the youngest woman to achieve this remarkable ocean-crossing feat.
Kelsey Pfendler has made history by completing a solo row from California to Hawaii in just 43 days, 17 hours, and 55 minutes, becoming the fastest person of any gender to complete the route. At 26 years old, she also claims the title of the youngest woman to achieve this remarkable ocean-crossing feat.