2016–2017 Vendée Globe
The 2016–2017 Vendée Globe was a non-stop solo Round the World Yacht Race for IMOCA 60 class yachts and the eighth edition of the race.
| Event title | |
|---|---|
| Name | 2016–2017 Vendée Globe |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Sponsor | Vendee Region of France |
| Event details | |
| Start location | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
| Finish location | Les Sables-d'Olonne |
| Course | Single person non-stop round the world race |
| Start date | 6 November 2016 |
| Finish date | 6 November 2016 |
| Yachts | IMOCA 60 |
| Key people | Race Director Denis Horeau |
| Competitors | |
| Competitors | 29 Boats |
| Competing nations | 10 Nations |
| Results | |
| Gold | Armel Le Cléac'h (FRA) Banque populaire VIII |
| Silver | Alex Thomson (GBR) Hugo Boss 6 |
| Bronze | Jérémie Beyou (FRA) Maître Coq |
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