François Gabart, MACIF, winner of the 2012-2013 Vendée Globe

François Gabart crossed the Vendée Globe finish line at 15 hours 18 minutes 40 seconds, French time, setting a new solo round-the-world record of 78 days, 2 hours, 16 minutes and 40 seconds. Beating Michel Desjoyeaux's record by 6 days and 53 minutes