Tom Laperche Claims Historic Route du Rhum Victory and New Record
At age 29, French skipper Tom Laperche wins the 2026 Route du Rhum, breaking the race record with a crossing of less than seven days.
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Tom Laperche Wins the Route du Rhum with a New Record Time
French skipper Tom Laperche completes the Route du Rhum in a record 6 days, 13 hours, and 27 minutes, securing victory in his debut season and shattering the previous record by nearly six hours.