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She has finally reached her goal - and she was faster than any woman before.
The French Clarisse Crémer finished the notorious Vendée Globe sailing race on Wednesday.
Thousands of spectators cheered the skipper on her arrival in the French coastal town of Les Sables-d'Olonne.
After 87 days, two hours and 24 minutes on the high seas alone, the 31-year-old skipper reached the French coast.
Crémer was seven days faster than previous record holder Ellen MacArthurs from Great Britain.
The joy is correspondingly great - and the relief.
Clarisse Crémer, professional sailor
“It's a little early to say how I'm really doing and how the performance should be classified, so soon after the Vendée Globe. But yes, it is certainly not safe to spend three months on a boat. To be alone for three months in areas where you have the feeling that you can only rely on yourself. "
The Vendée Globe is considered the toughest solo regatta in the world.
The participants sail around the world for weeks alone and without outside help.
On average, only 47 percent of the participating sailors reach their destination with their high-tech boats.
Crémer is one of them now.
Clarisse Crémer, professional sailor
“That changed me a bit, too. But how much I don't know. I've learned a lot about myself, who I am, what it's like to be lonely and sometimes a little in need. Yes, but I'm still here. I'm the same person, but I've learned a lot. "
The ninth Vendée Globe was won by Frenchman Yannick Bestaven last week.
There is no separate rating for women.
Clarisse Crémer took 12th place.
For them it was only the second solo regatta in this class of ship.