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RORC Time over Distance Special Edition with Alex Thomson

by Louay Habib 11 Nov 2020 06:00 PST
Alex Thomson set off from Les Sables-d'Olonne for the Vendée Globe race start © Lloyd Images / Alex Thomson Racing

A special edition of the Royal Ocean Racing Club Time Over Distance series with Louay Habib talking to Alex Thomson just days before Alex and HUGO BOSS started the 2020 Vendée Globe.

This is Alex Thomson's fifth race and having come second last time, HUGO BOSS is one of the favourites.

The interview was recorded live with Alex exploring the physical and mental strength required for the race, plus details of the radical IMOCA 60 design and the cutting-edge technology on board.

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