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BIRTH
In Whatstandwell, UK -
Her first solo trip
She is designated "Sailor of the Year" by the Royal Yachting Association -
Vendée Globe
She came second in the 2000-2001 Vendée Globe on Kingfisher at just 24 years old. -
Route du Rhum
She wins the Route du Rhum in a monohull on Kingfisher. -
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
She creates the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, with the aim of helping sick children sail. -
Single-handed round-the-world sailing record
On the trimaran called BQ/Castorama, she broke the record of a solo round-the-world sailing trip. -
title of knighthood
A title of knighthood is awarded to her by Queen Elizabeth II: she becomes Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire -
Knight of the Legion of Honor
Ellen MacArthur receives the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honor. -
The end of her sporting career
At the age of 34, Ellen McArthur announces that she is ending her sporting career.