Kiko Matthews becomes fastest woman to row solo across Atlantic after 50 days at sea
A former teacher who survived two tumours and a life-threatening illness has become the fastest woman to row solo across the Atlantic.
Kiko Matthews arrived in Barbados on Thursday after 50 days at sea, beating the previous record by almost a week, although official timings have not yet been released.
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This picture is literally 10 minutes old. Kiko is on her way to the finish line in Barbados. IT’S OFFICIAL- she has broken the world record to become the fastest female to solo row across the Atlantic.
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