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America’s Cup: Great Britain cut New Zealand lead to 4-2 in Barcelona

Great Britain cut New Zealand’s lead in the America’s Cup to 4-2 by winning both races on Wednesday.

Sir Ben Ainslie’s Ineos Britannia team fell 4-0 behind on Monday in the best-of-13 series in Barcelona.

Britain took advantage of a poor start by Emirates Team New Zealand in race five to establish a 1.3km gap and win by one minute 18 seconds.

In race six they steadily built a lead and held on despite a New Zealand comeback.

“We’re back in it, that’s huge” said Britannia skipper Ainslie.

“Solid effort from the team. Still a long way to go but the comeback’s on. Every day we’re getting better at driving this boat.”

Races seven and eight take place on Friday, with race 13 scheduled for Monday.

New Zealand have won the past two America’s Cups, while Britain have never won the competition in its 173-year history.


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