🔴 LIVE | Finish of Sébastien Simon, 3rd of the Vendée Globe 2024

1/16/25

Experience live the finish of Sébastien SImon, finishing in 3nd place in the 2024 Vendée Globe! The skipper of the IMOCA Groupe Dubreuil completes his around-the-world journey and returns to Les Sables d’Olonne. Don’t miss this unforgettable moment: his crossing of the finish line, the channel entrance, and the warm welcome awaiting him onshore.

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Championship ranking

01	Sam GOODCHILD MACIF SANTÉ PRÉVOYANCE	50.00 pts
02	Corentin HOREAU MACSF	45.00 pts
03	Violette DORANGE INITIATIVES-CŒUR	40.00 pts
04	Elodie BONAFOUS ASSOCIATION PETITS PRINCES - QUÉGUINER	38.00 pts
05	Francesca CLAPCICH 11TH HOUR RACING	36.00 pts
06	Nico D'ESTAIS CAFÉ JOYEUX	35.00 pts
07	Arnaud BOISSIÈRES APRIL MARINE - RECHERCHE CO-PARTENAIRE	34.00 pts