Sir William Robert Patrick Knox-Johnston CBE RD* is a British sailor. In 1969, he became the first person to perform a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. Along with Sir Peter Blake, he won in 1994 the second Jules Verne Trophy, for which they were also given the ISAF World Sailor of the Year Awards. In 2007, at the age of 67, he set a record as the oldest yachtsman to complete a round the world solo voyage in the Velux 5 Oceans Race.
Robin Knox-Johnston
Athlete
Notable For
British yacht racer
Robin Knox-Johnston's Historical Timeline
Robin Knox-Johnston is born
Robin Knox-Johnston, British athlete, known for british yacht racer, was born on 1940-03-17. Sir William Robert Patrick Knox-Johnston CBE RD* is a British sailor.
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- When was Robin Knox-Johnston born?
- Robin Knox-Johnston was born on 1940-03-17 (British).
- What is Robin Knox-Johnston known for?
- British yacht racer
- What historical events involved Robin Knox-Johnston?
- Robin Knox-Johnston was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Robin Knox-Johnston is born.