Oracle Team USA Defeats Team New Zealand Winning America's Cup
Oracle Team USA's victory over Emirates Team New Zealand in the 34th America's Cup marked a significant event in sailing history. The America's Cup, known as the "Auld Mug," is the oldest trophy in international sports and is awarded to the winner of prestigious match races between sailing yacht teams. On September 25, 2013, Oracle Team USA triumphed in a thrilling contest, clinching the title with a score of nine to eight in San Francisco Bay.
The team was led by skipper James "Jimmy" Spithill and was formed by Oracle's CEO Russell Coutts, who gathered some of the world's best sailors for this competition. Coutts emphasized that their success was due not only to innovative technology but also to the crew's exceptional technique and growing confidence. Following the competition, Spithill was nominated for the 2014 Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award, reflecting the impact of their remarkable performance. Oracle Team USA's owner, Larry Ellison, is known for his passion for sailing and is a prominent figure in the technology sector as the founder of Oracle Corporation.
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Oracle Team USA Defeats Team New Zealand Winning America's Cup
Oracle Team USA Defeats Team New Zealand Winning America's Cup
America's Cup, or the “Auld Mug,” is the grand prize awarded to the winner of the America's Cup match races between two sailing yacht teams, as well as the oldest trophy in international sports. On September 25, 2013 in San Francisco Bay, Oracle Team USA defeated Emirates Team New Zealand to win the 34th America's Cup match by a score of nine to eight.
Oracle chief executive officer Russell Coutts recruited the team for the 34th Cup from among the world's best sailors. After Oracle's victory, Coutts cited not only new technology, but also the crew's superior technique and growing confidence. Oracle's skipper and helmsman James (“Jimmy”) Spithill was nominated for the 2014 Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.
Oracle Team USA was named after owner Larry Ellison's successful database software company. Ellison, who has had a lifelong passion for sailing, is the fifth richest man in the world and the third richest American.