Thomas Coville finished the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe in second place, crossing the finish line after 7 days, 4 hours, 40 minutes, and 5 seconds of racing. Despite challenges, including the loss of his large gennaker, he demonstrated great tenacity. At 58 years old, he marks his 6th podium in 8 participations in this famous transatlantic race, having already won the event in 1998.