Knox-Johnston

British

/ ˌnɒksˈdʒɒnstən /

noun

Sir Robin ( William Robert Patrick ). born 1939, British yachtsman. He was the first to sail round the world alone nonstop (1968–69)

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Knox-Johnston confirmed that these are just some of the creatures we would find on the set of the zoo lab, which is a new addition to the Maginot that was not part of the Nostromo.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

Knox-Johnston was considered an underdog because he had no sponsorship and little money.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2019

Eighteen skippers set out in boats similar to those sailed by Knox-Johnston, which are not equipped with modern technology or satellite-based navigation aids.

From The Guardian • Dec. 6, 2018

"The Americans were beaten until Ben joined the boat," says Sir Knox-Johnston.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2013

The race, which was eventually won by a cheerful merchant navy officer named Robin Knox-Johnston, had been sponsored by the London Sunday Times.

From Time Magazine Archive

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