About Marc Thiercelin
Born 1960. Marc Thiercelin is a French skipper and navigator.
Marc Thiercelin, known as "Captain Marck", is a French professional yachtsman, born on October 29, 1960, in Saâcy-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne). He totals five solo rounds of the world together with 22 transatlantic races, seven editions of the Solitaire du Figaro (two stage wins) and five Tour de France sailing. He completed four complete tours of Antarctica and four solo Cape Horns for a total of 700,000 km covered on all the world's oceans.
Race result highlights
2nd 1996–1997 Vendée Globe 2nd 1998–1999 Around Alone Race 4th 2000–2001 Vendée Globe DNF 2004–2005 Vendée Globe DNF 2008–2009 Vendée Globe
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Who is Marc Thiercelin?
French skipper and navigator
When was Marc Thiercelin born?
Marc Thiercelin was born on 29 October 1960 in Saâcy-sur-Marne.
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Marc Thiercelin is a skipper and navigator.
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Marc Thiercelin is French.
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