United KingdomSociety 35 · A modern society
Is this statement true or false? Ellen MacArthur is famous for setting a world record for sailing alone around the world.
- aTrueCorrect answer
- bFalse
Why?
True. In 2005 the yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur set a new world record for the fastest solo voyage around the world. The record was later beaten, but she is still remembered for it.
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