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British sailor Jeanne Socrates, 77, completes solo non-stop global circumnavigation

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British sailor Jeanne Socrates achieved a remarkable feat by completing a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe at the age of 77. She set off from Victoria, Canada, in 2018 aboard her yacht Nereida. The journey lasted 320 days and took her through challenging ocean conditions. Socrates had previously suffered a serious injury at 75, making her successful voyage two years later all the more remarkable. She overcame multiple hurdles during the trip, including onboard repairs and the physical aftermath of her earlier fall.

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