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About Maud Fontenoy
French sailor Maud Fontenoy is also a politician, born in Meaux, France, on 7 September 1977. She made her mark with solo rowing crossings of the Atlantic in 2003 and the Pacific in 2005. In 2006, she embarked on a daring solo sailing trip around Antarctica against the prevailing winds, covering 14,500 km before finishing on 14 March 2007. She was named UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and the World Ocean Network Spokesperson for the Ocean in 2009. Fontenoy has served on Vivendi's Board of Directors since 2023. She has five children: Mahé, Hina, Loup, Côme, and Eléa, with different partners. Her career blends maritime achievement, environmental advocacy, and corporate governance. She is 48 years old.
- BirthplaceMeaux, France
- EthnicityCaucasian
- SexualityStraight
Frequently asked
What are Maud Fontenoy's most notable feats in sailing?
She rowed across the Atlantic (2003) and Pacific (2005), and completed a solo Antarctic trip in 2006-2007 against prevailing winds, covering 14,500 km.
How did Maud Fontenoy combine sailing and environmental advocacy?
Her achievements led to her role as Spokesperson for the Ocean for UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and the World Ocean Network in 2009.
Did you know
- Fontenoy rowed across the Atlantic and Pacific, and then sailed solo around Antarctica, a rare triple achievement.
- Her solo Antarctic voyage covered 14,500 km and took about five months.
- She has served on Vivendi's Board of Directors since 2023, moving from sailing to corporate governance.
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