Ellen MacArthur
long-distance yachtswoman
- Born
- 8 July 1976, Whatstandwell
- Age
- 50
- Birth name
- Ellen Patricia Macartur
Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur (born 8 July 1976) is an English retired sailor and charity founder. On 7 February 2005, she broke the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the globe, a feat which gained her international renown. She held the record until early 2008. Following her retirement from professional sailing on 2 September 2010, MacArthur announced the launch of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a charity that works with business and education to promote a circular economy.
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