Press release of the 10/05/20122012/05/10 - 02h52
FINISH NEWSFLASH - Groupama on the podium in Miami
Franck Cammas and his men were third in the sixth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race between Itajai (Brazil) and Miami (United States) after an intense race against the Spanish on Telefonica. By securing 20 points from their third place in Florida, the French crew has managed to retain 2nd place in the overall standing.
Groupama 4 crossed the finish line in Miami at 00:29:04 UTC after 17 days 07 hours 21 minutes and 04 seconds at sea, racing along the shores of Brazil and through the Antilles.
Finishers in Miami:
1. Puma - Finished wednesday 09 may at 18h14m (UTC) - 17d 01h 13mn 59s
2. Camper - Finished wednesday 09 may at 19h21m25s (UTC) - 17d 02h 21mn 24s
3. Groupama 4 - Finished thursday 10 may at 00h29m04s (UTC) - 17j 07h 29mn 04 s
2 boats still racing
Find the last pictures in the multimedia library of the press area.
A communication's project to support the group's internationalisation.
For more than 14 years, Groupama has chosen sailing sponsorship as a lever to support its strategy in the service of its clients. One of France's leading insurance firms and the 15th largest insurer in Europe, the Group boasts a turnover of 17.6 thousand million Euros (2010). Established in 14 countries, the Group comprises 38,500 employees, including 10,500 overseas, where it achieves 30% of its turnover. The commitment to a more international sporting project has to support the construction of a European insurance group and a bank.
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