Sailing-New Zealand bounce back to 5-2 America's Cup lead over Britain

18.10.2024 - 13:25 channelnewsasia.com

BARCELONA : New Zealand regained the initiative in their America's Cup defence on Friday, beating the British challengers to extend their lead to 5-2 in the first-to-seven series.Britain got across the line first after pre-start skirmishes, but the Kiwis were able to capitalise on a favourable wind shift on the right hand side of the course to seize an early lead, which they extended to win the race.A second race is scheduled for later on Friday.

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