Female US Rower Kelsey Pfendler Completes Historic Solo Journey from California to Hawaii

Female US rower completes historic solo journey from California to Hawaii

I recently completed a record-breaking solo row from California to Hawaii, becoming the first US woman, youngest woman, and fastest woman to cover the 2,400-mile journey. In just under 44 days, I beat previous records held by both men and women, overcoming blistered hands, sleepless nights, and fierce currents. My goal was to inspire others to find their own big, hard, scary things and realize they are strong enough to start.

"Think about trying to find your own big, hard, scary thing. You might not think that you are strong enough to finish it right now, but you're definitely strong enough to start it, and you'll find everything else along the way."