Artemis proves well-oiled machine in America's Cup bid


France Sailing - Louis Vuitton America's Cup World series - Toulon, France - 11/09/2016 - Artemis Racing team members in action. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier - RTSN8GU

(Reuters) - Sweden's Artemis Racing go into the 35th America's Cup as one of the strongest challengers for international sport's oldest trophy, after showing impressive speed in the build-up.

Defending champion and Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill identified Artemis, in their distinctive blue and yellow catamaran "Big Blue", as one of his biggest competitors after the Swedish crew excelled in practise racing.

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