2020–2021 Vendée Globe
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The 2020–2021 Vendée Globe was a non-stop round the world yacht race for IMOCA 60 class yachts crewed by only one person. It was the ninth edition of the race, which started and finished in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France. The race began on 8 November 2020, with the first finishers completing the course on 27 January 2021 with the 25th and final yacht to complete the race arrived on 5 March 2021.
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Name | 2020–2021 Vendée Globe |
Edition | 9th Edition |
Sponsor | Vendée 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 |
Dates | Start: 8 November 2020 First finisher: 27 January 2021 Last finisher: 5 March 2021 |
Yachts | IMOCA 60 |
Key people | Race Director Jacques Caraës |
Competitors | |
Competitors | 33 |
Results | |
Gold | Yannick Bestaven (FRA) |
Silver | Charlie Dalin (FRA) |
Bronze | Louis Burton (FRA) |
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