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Charlie Dalin Poised to Win Vendée Globe After Intense Duel with Yoann Richomme

With less than 500 nautical miles to go, Dalin leads Richomme by a significant margin, setting the stage for a dramatic finish in Les Sables-d’Olonne.

  • Charlie Dalin is expected to cross the finish line early Tuesday morning, maintaining a lead of over 130 nautical miles ahead of Yoann Richomme.
  • The 10th edition of the Vendée Globe has seen Dalin navigate a grueling 64-day journey, overcoming challenges like torn sails and harsh weather conditions.
  • Richomme, despite facing setbacks such as a damaged sail system, has steadily closed the gap but remains unlikely to overtake Dalin barring unforeseen circumstances.
  • The prize pool for the race totals €800,000, with €200,000 awarded to the winner and €140,000 for second place.
  • Sébastien Simon is currently in third place, with his arrival estimated later in the week, followed by a group of skippers still days away from the finish.
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