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Knox-Johnston

British  
/ ˌnɒksˈdʒɒnstən /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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As the “Alien: Earth” trailer revealed, five specimens were picked up by the Maginot, which Knox-Johnston compared to Charles Darwin’s Beagle expedition.

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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