Vendee Globe winner Dalin dies aged 42
Summary
French sailor Charlie Dalin, who won the 2024-25 Vendee Globe race, has died at age 42 after battling a rare gastrointestinal cancer. He completed the around-the-world race in record time despite undergoing cancer treatment while competing.Key Facts
- Charlie Dalin won the 2024-25 Vendee Globe, a solo non-stop round-the-world sailing race.
- He finished the 24,300-mile race in 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes, and 49 seconds, beating the previous record by over nine days.
- Dalin had a rare type of gastrointestinal cancer and received immunotherapy treatment during the race.
- He publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis in October 2024 when he published a book about his illness.
- Dalin and his family celebrated his victory together at the race finish line in January 2025.
- He had previously finished second in the 2020-21 Vendee Globe after being moved to second place due to a time bonus given to another competitor.
- Dalin withdrew from the Transat Jacques Vabre sailing race in late 2023 because of medical issues related to his illness.
- His wife, Perrine Le Pape, announced his passing following his long illness.
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