Hannah McKeand

Hannah McKeand is a British polar explorer. She holds the record for the fastest journey to the South Pole a 600 nautical mile journey she completed solo and in just 39 days, 9 hours and 33 minutes. In March 2008 she attempted to reach the North Pole alone and unsupported but had to abandon the trip after falling through the ice and badly damaging her shoulder. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/berkshire/7310432.stm Adventurer quits solo pole trek] ]

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