Louis Vuitton Trophy: America's Cup Defender exits the competition

9:52 PM Tue 1 Jun 2010 GMT
Sweden's Artemis climbed to the lead of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today with a victory over Emirates Team New Zealand. However the day was more notable for the exit of the America's Cup Defender, BMW Oracle Racing from the competition at La Maddalena. After six races in winds ranging from 15 to 20 knots the scoreboard now shows Sweden's Artemis first with six points, and Emirates Team New Zealand and Synergy Russian Sailing Team equal second with five points. Only eight teams will qualify for the quarter finals. Not all teams have sailed the same number of races ...

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