AUCKLAND: Swiss challengers Alinghi became the first European team to win the America's Cup when they beat holders Team New Zealand by 45 seconds in the fifth race yesterday to claim the series 5-0.
Alinghi led from start to finish in the six-leg course in the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland, a fitting way to end a regatta they completely dominated.
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