French sailor Charlie Dalin was the first competitor to cross the finish line in the Vendee Globe round-the-world race on Wednesday but there was no guarantee he will be crowned the winner. Dalin, on board Apivia, completed the epic race in 80 days, six hours, 15 minutes and 47 seconds. However, Germany's Boris Herrmann (SeaExplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco) and France's Yannick Bestaven (Maitre coq IV) are still in the running for the title. Both men, running third and fifth respectively, were awarded time compensations for their roles in the dramatic rescue of stricken rival Kevin Escoffier earlier in the race. Hermann has a six-hour bonus while Bestevan has a 10hr 15min compensation. sc-dj