Kirsten Neuschäfer Makes History with Golden Globe Solo Round the World Win.
Kirsten Neuschäfer has become the first woman to win a solo around the world race, finishing first in the Golden Globe Race after 235 days of racing. She also successfully rescued a fellow competitor from his liferaft on the way. Neuschäfer went into the race as one of the hotly tipped skippers to watch and has either held or duelled for the lead since Simon Curwen pulled into Chile in late January.