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French Vendée Globe champion Charlie Dalin dies at 42
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French Vendée Globe champion Charlie Dalin dies at 42

France 24 · Jun 11, 2026, 11:58 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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France's Charlie Dalin has died from cancer at the age of 42, his family announced on Thursday, one year after he sailed to a spectacular victory in the Vendée Globe. Dalin won the round-the-world race weeks after being diagnosed with a rare form of gastrointestinal cancer.

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Le Monde (English) Charlie Dalin, winner of the 2025 Vendée Globe sailing race, dies at 42 BBC News Vendee Globe winner Dalin dies aged 42

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