American Magic and Alinghi win to avoid elimination in America’s Cup
Ineos Britannia's AC75, left, and Alinghi Red Bull Racing's AC75 boats sail during a semi-final America's Cup Regatta ahead of the 37th America's Cup sailing race along the Barcelona's coast, Spain, Saturday, Sep. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Joan Monfort]
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — NYYC American Magic and Switzerland’s Alinghi Red Bull Racing have picked up wins to avoid elimination and keep alive their slims hopes of advancing in the America’s Cup challenger semifinals. American Magic defeated Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli to cut the Italian’s lead to 4-1 in the first-to-five semis. Alinghi beat INEOS Britannia to also cut the rival’s lead to 4-1. American Magic and Alinghi were so far in front in their fifth races that their rivals didn’t bother finishing. Only two races were run on Monday before sailing was suspended for the day because of light winds off Barcelona. Racing will resume on Wednesday.
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Luna Rosa Prada Pirelli Team's AC75 boat sails during a semi-final America's Cup Regatta ahead of the 37th America's Cup sailing race along the Barcelona's coast, Spain, Saturday, Sep. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
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