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American Rower Makes History with Record-Shattering Solo Voyage from California to Hawaii

Photo: Art Institute of Chicago / Unsplash
Kelsey Pflendler has successfully completed a historic solo rowing journey across the Pacific, arriving in Honolulu to become the first American woman to achieve the feat. In the process, she also set new records as the youngest person and the fastest rower of any gender to complete the challenging route.
Kelsey Pflendler has successfully completed a historic solo rowing journey across the Pacific, arriving in Honolulu to become the first American woman to achieve the feat. In the process, she also set new records as the youngest person and the fastest rower of any gender to complete the challenging route.