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Elodie Bonafous takes first female IMOCA Route du Rhum podium in 24 years

A sailor speaks into a microphone in a still from The Foil's Route du Rhum day 12 video. Photo: The FoilPhoto Credit: The Foil

Day 12 of the Route du Rhum brought history in Guadeloupe, and The Foil's Andy Rice has the story in a new video. Elodie Bonafous has become the first woman on the IMOCA podium in 24 years, and Rice talks through the emotional and groundbreaking arrivals as the fleet reaches the finish.

If you've been following the race, this is a good catch-up on a landmark day.

Video: The Foil

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