Ellen MacArthur Quiz
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About This Challenge
Ellen MacArthur was a record-breaking sailor who circumnavigated the world solo, inspiring many with her determination and skill. In this quiz game, you can test your knowledge and race against the clock, much like Ellen MacArthur raced against the elements.
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- Race against the clock to answer as many questions as you can
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- Ellen MacArthur is a retired British sailor who is best known for breaking the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe in 2005.
- She first became interested in sailing at the age of 8 when she saved up for her first boat, a small dinghy called Threpenny Bit.
- Ellen MacArthur founded the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2010, which focuses on promoting the circular economy and sustainability.
- In 2008, she received the French Legion of Honour for her achievements in sailing.
- Ellen MacArthur was the youngest person to complete the Vendee Globe solo round-the-world race in 2001.
- She has written two books about her sailing adventures: 'Taking on the World' and 'Full Circle'.
- Ellen MacArthur was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2005 for her services to sailing.
- She has a degree in Business and Economics from the Open University.
- Ellen MacArthur set up the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in 2003, a charity that supports young people in recovery from cancer through sailing.
- She was named British Yachtsman of the Year in 2001 and 2005.
- Ellen MacArthur holds the record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe on a multihull boat, completing the journey in just 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes, and 33 seconds.
- She retired from professional sailing in 2010 to focus on her foundation's work promoting sustainability.
- Ellen MacArthur was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2005.
- She has been awarded numerous honorary degrees from universities around the world for her contributions to sailing and sustainability.
- Ellen MacArthur has been a speaker at the World Economic Forum and other international conferences on sustainability and the circular economy.
- She was inspired to pursue a career in sailing after meeting French sailor Philippe Jeantot, who won the Vendee Globe in 1990.
- Ellen MacArthur has been inducted into the World Sailing Hall of Fame for her achievements in the sport.
- She has received the Prince of Asturias Award for Sports in 2005 and the Laureus World Sports Award for Alternative Sportsperson of the Year in 2006.
- Ellen MacArthur was the first woman to hold the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe.
- She has been involved in various sustainability initiatives, including launching the New Plastics Economy initiative to reduce plastic waste in the oceans.