Team Australia to contest America's Cup

3:14 AM Wed 16 Feb 2011 GMT

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The Australian Challenge for the 34th America?s Cup was officially accepted by the defending Golden Gate Yacht Club on 11 January 2011. For the first time in over a decade, Australia has a team in the competition for the world's oldest sporting trophy. Australia has a storied history with the America?s Cup. Apart from our famous 1983 victory, Australia has challenged for the Cup on seven previous occasions and sought to challenge on another three. Australia has also been one of the leading nations providing sailors and technical staff to America?s Cup teams worldwide. A look at recent crew lists ...

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