MacArthur wins transatlantic race

British yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur today won a solo transatlantic race ending a dramatic and tense fortnight at sea.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2002 - 11:04

British yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur today won a solo transatlantic race ending a dramatic and tense fortnight at sea.

The 26-year-old came first in the Route du Rhum race crossing the finish line in Guadaloupe, French West Indies, at 2.16am (Irish time) today.

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