Female US rower completes historic solo journey from California to Hawaii

Kelsey Pfendler has become the first American woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii. She completed the 2,400-mile journey in record-breaking time, surpassing both previous female and male speed records.
Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, with Honolulu harbor visible to the west. Photograph: Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, with Honolulu harbor visible to the west. Photograph: Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Rowing Female US rower completes historic solo journey from California to Hawaii Kelsey Pfendler set out to become first US woman, youngest woman and fastest woman to solo over 2,400-mile journey
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