Champion Sailor Florence Arthaud Killed in Helicopter Crash

Florence Arthaud, considered one of the world's greatest sailors, has been killed in a helicopter collision in Argentina. Other victims of the crash included Olympic gold medalist swimmer Camille Muffat and Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine.

Florence's titles included the 1990 Route du Rhum, the most prestigious race to cross the Atlantic solo - more details

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