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- In 2013 the U.S. had one of the most-dramatic comebacks in sporting history: the American team (captained by Jimmy Spithill and racing in a newly designed 72-foot [22-metre] catamaran) was trailing New Zealand 8–1 in a best-of-17 series and then won the remaining eight races for the most-unexpected America’s Cup victory of all time.
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1 day ago · In the America's Cup, race wins come through the cranks of the cyclors. ... “The team did a fantastic job of keeping the boat in the air. The cyclors did some incredible amounts of power at ...
2 days ago · Dennis Conner lost it in 1995 to Team New Zealand and Coutts, now a four-time America's Cup winner. Ellison and Kostecki were the only Americans on Oracle's crew for the clincher.
5 days ago · An American team owned by businessman Larry Ellison, Oracle Team USA, recaptured the Cup in 2010 in a two-race competition that was delayed by numerous court battles. In 2013 the U.S. had one of the most-dramatic comebacks in sporting history: the American team (captained by Jimmy Spithill and racing in a newly designed 72-foot [22-metre ...
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Aug 22, 2024 · BMW Oracle won the contest and Alinghi stepped away from America’s Cup racing. Their return is a welcome one and their Cup history alongside their partnership with Red Bull Racing should...
Sep 3, 2024 · Team New Zealand beat Luna Rossa 7-3 in the 2021 America’s Cup in Auckland. Spithill won the America’s Cup for Oracle Team USA in 2010 and 2013 before losing it to the Kiwis in 2017. Team New Zealand already has had its share of drama.
Aug 21, 2024 · On the cusp of the 37th America’s Cup, we take a look at all six contenders. Could this be the closest America's Cup competition yet?
Aug 31, 2024 · America’s Cup 2010 Video - An historic day, when BMW Oracle becomes the first Deed of Gift Challenger to win the America's Cup. BMW Oracle. CBS News. The Sun sets on the Swiss. If you want to link to this article then please use this URL: www.sail-world.com/66483.