Kelsey Pfendler has given America on its 250th birthday a surprise gift that shows her love for the country on Friday night, July 3, 2026.
Kelsey Pfendler, the American rowing sensation, has written new rowing history after completing a journey over 2,400 kilometers long.
Pfendler, a 32-year-old solo rower completed his journey from Monterey to Hawaii over 2,400 miles.
After spending 44 days rowing between Monterey and Hawaii, she crossed the finish line at 11:54 PM PT on July 3rd.
Pfendler began rowing from Monterey on May 21, 2026.
Pfendler set out to become the youngest and fastest woman to row solo from Monterey to Hawaii.
The previous record was held by Lia Ditton, who completed the journey in 86 days, 10 hours and 5 minutes in 2020.
Pfendler was the third youngest woman to make the attempt.
She also broke the previous record held by Rob Eustace of the United Kingdom.
According to Guinness World Records, he completed the journey in 52 days, 13 hours and 17 minutes in 2014.
