In French maritime sport, Tom Laperche has claimed victory in the Route du Rhum, completing the prestigious solo transatlantic race from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre in a record-breaking time. The 29-year-old skipper, navigating the SVR Lazartigue, finished with a total time of 6 days, 13 hours, and 27 minutes. His victory was decisive, as he led the fleet from start to finish and surpassed the previous reference record set by Charles Caudrelier in 2022 by approximately six hours. [1]

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  1. 20 Minutes Route du Rhum : Tom Laperche remporte de façon magistrale la course dès sa première participation