British Yachtsman Comes in Third in Vendee Globe

British yachtsman Alex Thomson arrived third in Vendee Globe around-the-world race.

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IMAGES Sables d'Olonne, France Jan 30 2012 Source: AFPTV (Camera: Aurore Mésange) -Thomson's boat arriving SOUNDBITE 1, Alex Thomson, British yachtsman, 3rd place winner of 2013 Vendée Globe (English, 15 sec) “The last two days have been pretty hectic. Big seas, big winds and lots of vessels. But you know, it worked out all right. I'm here. And once I crossed the finish line it felt amazing. Until I crossed the finish line it was business as usual.” -VAR of Thomson's boat arriving SOUNDBITE 2, Alex Thomson, British yachtsman, 3rd place winner of 2013 Vendée Globe (English, 9 sec) “I've done the Vendée Globes, this is my third Vendée Globe. Three times going that way. This is my first going this way. And I can tell you it feels great to be coming this way as well.” -VAR of Thomson opening champagne bottle -Thomson with his wife and child