Skipper Rich Wilson crossed the finish line for the Vendee Globe at 1:43:19PM (French local time) on March 10, 2009 after sailing for 121 days, 0 hours, 41 minutes, and 19 seconds. These photos show the arrival, docking, “Mumm’s moment”, Rich at the podium, and the press conference.
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