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French sailor Francois Gabart sets new solo round-the-world record

Monday, 18 December 2017 7:50 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 18 December 2017 7:50 AM ]

French skipper Francois Gabart celebrates with his team upon his arrival at the end of his solo around the world navigation, on December 17, 2017 in Brest, western France. (Photo by AFP)

French sailor Francois Gabart arrived at the port of Brest on Sunday, apparently smashing the previous record for the solo non-stop circumnavigation of the globe.

The 34-year-old Gabart is claiming a new record of 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds, which would knock over six days and 10 hours off the world record.

(Source: Reuters)

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