Thousands welcome Groupama as Volvo Ocean Race winners

More than 20,000 people turned out in Galway overnight to welcome the winners of the Volvo Ocean Race.

More than 20,000 people turned out in Galway overnight to welcome the winners of the Volvo Ocean Race.

The French yacht Groupama - with Kerryman Damien Foxall onboard - retained its overall lead in what was a nailbiting finish.

Groupama crossed the finish line at 12.50am to settle the closest contest in the 39-year history and crown themselves Volvo Ocean Race champions.

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