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Sir Francis Chichester was a famous British figure in water sports. For which of the following achievements is he best known?

  1. Being the first person to sail single-handed around the worldAnswer
  2. B
    Winning five gold medals in rowing at consecutive Olympic Games
  3. C
    Establishing the annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge
  4. D
    Leading the first expedition to discover the source of the River Thames

Answer

Sir Francis Chichester was the first person to sail single-handed around the world.
Sir Francis Chichester is celebrated in British history for being the first person to sail single-handed around the world, a feat he completed in 1966–67.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical figure
Sir Francis Chichester
The question asks for the specific achievement of this individual.
2
Recall the key achievement from the 'Life in the UK' handbook
Solo sailing around the world (1966–67)
This is a core fact in the 'Sport and Recreation' section regarding water sports.

Key Concept

Sailing and famous British sporting figures
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