Hannah McKeand, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Hannah McKeand

British explorer

Date of Birth: 22-Jun-1973

Place of Birth: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Profession: explorer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Hannah McKeand is an English polar explorer.
In 2006 she set the record for the fastest journey (man or woman) to the South Pole a 600-nautical-mile (1,100 km) journey she completed solo and in just 39 days, 9 hours and 33 minutes.
The record was broken in 2008 by Todd Carmichael of Spokane, Washington, United States.
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 and back.
McKeand is a public speaker and polar consultant.