French sailor Tom Laperche has won the Route du Rhum, setting a new record in the transatlantic yacht race. The 29-year-old crossed the finish line in Guadeloupe on his first attempt, beating the previous 2022 record by around six hours. A remarkable debut in one of sailing’s toughest competitions!
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