Kingfisher with Ellen MacArthur at the helm crossed the line in Guadelope this morning to win the Route du Rhum in the 60-foot IMOCA monohull class.
Hundreds of boats escorted Ellen over the line with even more well wishers on the beach.
Once ashore Ellen spoke of challenge "It's just incredible. I'm so happy. I had a bit of a fight on with Mike. One day I was mild, next day he was mild. It will be great to talk to him - find out how hard he was pushing as I know I was pushing as hard as I could".
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