2018 Golden Globe Race
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The 2018 Golden Globe Race was an around-the-world sailing race founded by Australian adventurer and circumnavigator, Don McIntyre. The race started on 1 July 2018 from Les Sables-d'Olonne, France as the second edition and 50th anniversary celebration of the original Sunday Times Golden Globe Race. It featured yachts similar to those used at that time. Except for safety equipment,[1] no modern technology was allowed.[2][3]
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Event title | |
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Edition | 2nd |
Event details | |
Venue | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
Dates | 1 July 2018 – May 2019 |
Yachts | 'Retro' fibreglass 32-36ft |
Key people | |
Competitors | |
Competitors | 18 |
Results | |
Gold | Jean-Luc Van Den Heede |
Silver | Mark Slats |
Bronze | Uku Randmaa |
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