2016–2017 Vendée Globe
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The 2016–2017 Vendée Globe was a non-stop solo Round the World Yacht Race for IMOCA 60 class yachts and the eighth edition of the race.
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Event title | |
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Name | 2016–2017 Vendée Globe |
Edition | 8th Edition |
Sponsor | Vendee Region of France |
Event details | |
Start location | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
Finish location | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
Course | Single person non-stop round the world race |
Start date | 6 November 2016 |
Finish date | 6 November 2016 |
Yachts | IMOCA 60 |
Key people | Race Director Denis Horeau |
Competitors | |
Competitors | 29 Boats |
Competing nations | 10 Nations |
Results | |
Gold | Armel Le Cléac'h (FRA) Banque populaire VIII |
Silver | Alex Thomson (GBR) Hugo Boss 6 |
Bronze | Jérémie Beyou (FRA) Maître Coq |
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