单选题
[阅读选择]But Ellen really became famous in 2001. Aged only 24， she was one of only two women who entered the Vendee Globe round the world solo race（单人环球帆船比赛）， which lasts 100 days. Despite many problems， she came second in the race out of 24 competitors and she was given a very warm welcome when she returned.
In the Vendee Globe race， Ellen won ________.
A.a gold medal
B.The “Best Woman Sailor” award
C.The “Young Sailor of the Year” award
D.the second place
正确答案：D
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