Sébastien Simon, the child of Les Sables d'Olonne, marked an unforgettable page in the history of the Vendée Globe this Friday. At 1:27 a.m., he crossed the finish line, illuminating the Sablais night with a burst of glory. By securing a magnificent third place, he became the first Vendéen to get on the podium in this legendary event. A resounding success for this local hero, fervently acclaimed in his native land. This world tour is much more than just a race for him: it is an odyssey punctuated by records and challenges. With 615.33 miles covered in 24 hours, the skipper of Groupe Dubreuil pushed the limits of what was possible. But his victory is above all that of a man capable of getting back up, even when fate is harsh. The breakage of his starboard foil, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, could have destroyed his ambitions. It was nothing of the sort. On the contrary, this twist of fate revealed the inner strength of a resilient sailor, ready to do anything to defend his place in the Top 3. Four years after a bitter abandonment, in the shadow of the Cape of Good Hope, Sébastien Simon returns as a conqueror, proving that tenacity always triumphs. But for him, this podium is just a step. In his heart already burns an even bigger dream: that of returning here, one day, as an absolute winner of this extraordinary adventure, and of writing his name at the top of the legend of the Vendée Globe.
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