Sailing-Britain reach first America's Cup final for 60 years


Sailing - America's Cup - Louis Vuitton Cup - Final - Britain v Italy - Barcelona, Spain - October 4, 2024 Ineos Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team in action during round 11 of the race REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Britain reached their first America's Cup final for 60 years on Friday, defeating Italy to set up a head-to-head against holders New Zealand this month off Barcelona.

There were screams and shouts of celebration among the eight sailors on board the British AC75 foiling boat after they crossed the finish line to claim the Louis Vuitton Cup series over Italy and with it the right to challenge New Zealand.

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