Who was the first person to sail solo around the world without stopping? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first person to sail solo around the world without stopping?

A. Joshua Slocum

B. Bernard Moitessier

C. Francis Chichester

D. Robin Knox-Johnston

Answer: Option D

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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe in 1969.

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