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World Service,4 mins

South Africa’s Kirsten Neuschafer makes sailing history

Focus on Africa

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Last month a South African yachtswoman, Kirsten Neuschaefer, became the first woman to win the Golden Globe Race. She spent 233 days, 20 hours, 43 minutes and 47 seconds alone at sea. Kirsten spoke to Esau Williams about her achievement.

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