South African Kirsten Neuschäfer made history by becoming the first female mariner to win a solo round-the-world race as she crossed the line on the French coast after 235 gruelling days in the Golden Globe round-the-world race. | Sport24news
SA's Kirsten Neuschäfer became the first female mariner to win a solo round-the-world race.
The 39-year-old, in her boat Minnehaha, conquered the three Capes and her 15 rivals without being allowed to stop off at other ports, permitted any help or equipped with modern navigation devices. The challenging nature of the race was illustrated by the fact that only two other competitors are on course to officially finish the race.
Women sailors have gone close before in winning a solo round-the-globe race - British great Ellen MacArthur finished second in the 2001 Vendee Globe. "I am very emotional and honoured that there are so many people here and I do not think I will ever experience a similar moment again."'Difficult to say goodbye'
In November, she had courageously saved her Finnish opponent Tapio Lehtinen, who had sunk off South Africa."I did everything I could to reach him quickly, using the motor and staying at the helm all night."Eventually, we managed to get him on my boat, and another ship arrived."
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