Overview

• Jérémie Beyou completed the Vendée Globe 2024 in fourth place, finishing in 74 days, 12 hours, 56 minutes, and 54 seconds.
• The race was marked by severe weather conditions and equipment failures, including a broken mainsail hook and foil damage, which impacted Beyou's performance.
• Beyou described the race as divided into two distinct competitions, with the top three benefiting from favorable weather patterns that others, including himself, could not capitalize on.
• Despite aiming for victory, Beyou expressed pride in his performance, calling the fourth-place finish a personal success given the circumstances.
• The 2024 edition of the Vendée Globe has been labeled one of the most competitive in its history, with Charlie Dalin taking first place in just under 65 days.