Sébastien Simon Secures Third Place in Record-Breaking Vendée Globe

The Vendéen sailor completed the solo, non-stop world race in 67 days, overcoming equipment failure to achieve the third-fastest time in the event's history.

Sébastien Simon crossed the finish line at Les Sables-d’Olonne early Friday morning, completing the Vendée Globe in 67 days, 12 hours, and 25 minutes.
Simon faced significant challenges, including the loss of his starboard foil in the Indian Ocean, which hampered his performance for over 40 days.
Despite setbacks, Simon set a new 24-hour distance record for an Imoca-class yacht, covering 615 nautical miles (1,139.6 km).
He became the first sailor from Les Sables-d’Olonne to finish on the podium in the race’s history, trailing winner Charlie Dalin by three days and runner-up Yoann Richomme by two.
Simon's sponsor announced plans to continue their partnership, exploring options for a new or upgraded boat for the next Vendée Globe.