America's Cup: Oracle show improvements, get first win over Team NZ - News Summed Up

America's Cup: Oracle show improvements, get first win over Team NZ


Oracle Team USA are finally on the board against Team New Zealand, taking the sixth race of their America's Cup defence off Bermuda. The Oracle team returned to the water after a five-day break, showing greater speed, but struggling with stability and manoeuvrability. AdvertisementIn today's second race, Oracle skipper JImmy Spithill was quicker off the start-line and powered into the first mark three seconds ahead. Significantly, it was the first time Emirates Team NZ had trailed at the end of the first leg. 35th America's Cup matchOracle Team USA v Emirates Team New ZealandRace 5: Emirates Team NZ beat Oracle Team USA by two minutes 4 secs (NZ 4-0)Race 6: Oracle Team USA beat Emirates Team New Zealand by11 secs (NZ 4-1)


Source: New Zealand Herald June 24, 2017 18:22 UTC



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