New Zealand Defeats Great Britain to Secure Third Consecutive America’s Cup Victory

Emirates Team New Zealand triumphed over Great Britain’s Ineos Britannia in the 37th America’s Cup, retaining the prestigious Auld Mug for the third time in a row. Entering Saturday’s race with a commanding 6-2 lead in the best-of-13 series, the New Zealand team secured the decisive victory in Barcelona, finishing 37 seconds ahead of the British crew in race nine, taking the series 7-2.

This marks a historic achievement for New Zealand, becoming the first team since the USA (1987-1992) to win three consecutive America’s Cups, following their 2017 and 2021 victories. Despite never having won the trophy, this was Great Britain’s first final appearance since 1964.

British skipper Ben Ainslie praised Team New Zealand, calling them “the best team ever in the America’s Cup” and expressed determination to continue their journey, aiming to finally bring the trophy home after a decade of efforts.

This victory cements New Zealand’s status as a dominant force in the world of sailing, while Great Britain continues to pursue its first win in the competition’s 173-year history.