Yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur, the fastest person to sail solo around the world, yesterday became the youngest man or woman to receive Britain's highest royal honour.
MacArthur, 28, went to Buckingham Palace to receive her damehood from the Queen.
MacArthur's 23m trimaran B&Q circumnavigated the world in 71 days, 14 hours,
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