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43 days alone: the fastest woman to row the Mid-Pacific

Kelsey Pfendler, 31, rowed 2,000 miles from California to Hawaii in 43 days, becoming both the youngest and fastest woman to cross the Mid-Pacific solo. She finished a day before her 32nd birthday — and faster than the men's record holder.

The upbeat factorThe upbeat factor: Alone on the ocean, ahead of everyone.
✓ Verified · Guinness World Records · 2026-09-29 · USA
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