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Israeli Sailor, 72, Tackles World's Toughest Sailing Race
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At 72, Israeli sailor David Grossman has begun competing in the Vendée Globe, the world's most challenging solo, non-stop sailing race. He is one of 38 participants navigating the globe without external assistance, testing extreme human endurance.
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- Israeli David Grossman, 72, is competing in the Vendée Globe.
- The race is the world's toughest solo, non-stop, unassisted sailing challenge.
- Grossman is one of 38 participants facing extreme conditions.
- The Vendée Globe requires competitors to circumnavigate the globe without support.
- The race is known for its difficulty and high attrition rate.
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