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Feb
Sailing – Michel Desjoyeaux wins the VendŽe Globe round-the-world yacht race after 84 days at sea
Team Pindar skipper Brian Thompson moved up to fifth yesterday, as rival sailor Michel Desjoyeaux on board Foncia won the VendŽe Globe round-the-world yacht race after 84 days at sea.
Thompson improved his classification following the retirement of Roland Jourdain on Veolia Environnement, who was going strong in second place until losing part of his keel last week, forcing him to end his campaign in the gruelling race.
Meanwhile, Desjoyeaux reached the finish at Les Sables d’Olonne in France, securing an historic victory after shattering the old record by three days, seven hours, and 39 seconds…Â More info…
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