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Michel Desjoyeaux’s Unforgettable 2008-09 Vendée Globe Comeback Victory

We take an fond look back to 2008-09 when the now legendary French solo skipper Michel Desjoyeaux staged the greatest comeback in Vendée Globe history—starting last but overtaking every rival to win the solo around-the-world race for an unprecedented second time.

Image © Jaques Vapillon/DPPI/Vendee Globe

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