Questions › Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society
Which of these statements is correct?
- AIn 1966/67 Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was the first to sail alone round the world
- BIn 1966/67 Sir Francis Chichester became the first to sail alone round the worldRight answer
Answer: In 1966/67 Sir Francis Chichester became the first to sail alone round the world
Chichester was the first solo round-the-world sailor. Two years later Knox-Johnston was first to do it without a stop.
From chapter 4 of the handbook, "A modern, thriving society", section "Sport". Practice question 363 of 651, written in our own words.