Ellen MacArthur

For the economic historian, see Ellen McArthur.

Dame
Ellen MacArthur
DBE
MacArthur in 2010
Born (1976-07-08) 8 July 1976
Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, England
OccupationsSailor and charity founder
Known forPrevious holder of fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe in a yacht
Websiteellenmacarthur.com

Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur DBE (born 8 July 1976) is an English retired sailor and charity founder. On 7 February 2005, she broke the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe, a feat which gained her international renown. She held the record until early 2008. Following her retirement from professional sailing on 2 September 2010, MacArthur announced the launch of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a charity that works with business and education to promote a circular economy.

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