Veteran Hungarian yachtsman Nándor Fa has completed the 2016- 2017 Vendée Globe round-the-world race, finishing in eighth place. The 63-year-old Fa’s yacht Spirit of Hungary crossed the line with a time of 93 days, 22 hours, 52 minutes and 9 seconds. He completed the 50,130km distance with an average speed of 12.35 knots. Fa called his result the crowning achievement of his career.