1996–1997 Vendée Globe
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The 1996–1997 Vendée Globe is a non-stop solo Round the World Yacht Race for IMOCA 50 and IMOCA 60 class yachts this is the third edition of the race starting on the th November 1996 from Les Sables-d'Olonne.
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Name | 1996–1997 Vendée Globe |
Edition | 3rd Edition |
Sponsor | Vendee Region of France |
Event details | |
Start location | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
Finish location | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
Course | Solo non-stop round the world race |
Start date | November 1996 |
Finish date | November 1996 |
Yachts | IMOCA 50 IMOCA 60 |
Results | |
Gold | Christophe Auguin (FRA) Geodis |
Silver | Marc Thiercelin (FRA) Crédit Immobilier |
Bronze | Hervé Laurent (FRA) Groupe LG-Traitmat |
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