We can always debate endlessly about his performance in 2021, about a hypothetical symbolic or esteemed success, that changes nothing. We are not replaying the match on the green carpet. Yannick Bestaven (forced to retire at the end of December due to bar damage), the sole winner of the last edition, deserves his victory. And the only double winner of the event, in two participations, remains Michel Desjoyeaux (2001 and 2009). The exceptional journey of the skipper of Macif nevertheless places him at the top of the Vendée Globe hierarchy. Not far from the all-category champion, the previously mentioned Desjoyeaux, perhaps just ahead of Armel Le Cléac'h (2nd in 2009 and 2013, 1st in 2017), two repeat offenders like him. Comparison is always difficult, especially from one era to another, due to the context and adversity, particularly high in this 10th edition. The name of the pioneer Titouan Lamazou (109 d 8 h 47'55'') will forever be remembered. His successor Alain Gautier (1993 and 6th in 1990), as well as Christophe Auguin (1997), Vincent Riou (2005) and François Gabart (2013), winners in their first participation, also left their mark on the race.
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