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France's Violette Dorange, 23, becomes youngest sailor to complete Vendée Globe

Violette Dorange is hoisted at Sables-d'Olonne after finishing the Vendée Globe. REUTERS - Stephane Mahe

Violette Dorange made history on Sunday, becoming the youngest skipper to complete the Vendée Globe solo round-the-world yacht race. The 23-year-old finished the race in 90 days and broke a record set in 2016 by the previous youngest-ever finisher.

Dorange completed the race in 25th place after 90 days, 22 hours and 37 minutes at sea and beat the record set in 2016 by the previous youngest-ever finisher Alan Roura, who had completed the 2016-17 race after 105 days.

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