Birthdate: March 17, 1939
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Putney, London, England
Robin Knox-Johnston, a renowned British sailor, etched his name in history in 1969 by becoming the first person to achieve a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. With Sir Peter Blake, he claimed the esteemed Jules Verne Trophy and the ISAF Yachtsman of the Year award. In 2007, he set a new record as the oldest yachtsman to complete a solo round-the-world voyage in the Velux 5 Oceans Race. Knox-Johnston’s remarkable career is highlighted by numerous achievements and significant contributions to the sailing world.
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