Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 5: Results and Highlights
Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Day 5
Deciding day in Barcelona! Luna Rossa and American Magic faced off in a crucial race to determine the second Louis Vuitton Cup finalist. Luna Rossa needed to win one race, while American Magic needed to win both.
The Luna Rossa shore team worked tirelessly to fix their mainsheet traveller after a breakage, ensuring they were ready for the race.
In the race, American Magic started strong but Luna Rossa fought back, ultimately securing a lead and crossing the finish line first. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli advanced to the Louis Vuitton Cup final, ending New York Yacht Club American Magic‘s 37th America’s Cup campaign.
Checco Bruni and Jimmy Spithill of Luna Rossa praised their team’s effort, while Tom Slingsby of American Magic congratulated their opponents and acknowledged their own team’s fight.
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