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Oracle Team USA Wins America's Cup

Oracle Team USA has won the 35th America's Cup, defeating Team New Zealand 7-1 in a thrilling series that came down to the final race. The victory marks Oracle's second straight America's Cup win and their fourth overall. It also makes Jimmy Spithill the youngest skipper to win the America's Cup twice.

Race 10: Oracle Team USA Wins by 40 Seconds

The final race of the series was a nail-biter, with both teams neck-and-neck for much of the course. However, Oracle Team USA pulled ahead in the final leg and crossed the finish line 40 seconds ahead of Team New Zealand. The win gave Oracle the series victory and the America's Cup.

Jimmy Spithill Praises His Team

After the race, Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill praised his team for their hard work and dedication. "This is an incredible feeling," said Spithill. "I'm so proud of this team. We've worked so hard for this, and it's all paid off." Oracle Team USA's victory is a major upset, as Team New Zealand was heavily favored to win the series. However, Oracle showed their determination and skill throughout the series, and they ultimately deserved the victory.

Looking Ahead to AC36

With the 35th America's Cup now in the books, attention will turn to AC36, which is scheduled to be held in 2021. The location of AC36 has not yet been announced, but it is expected to be held in Europe. It would be awesome to see the America's Cup held in the United States again. San Francisco did a great job hosting the event in 2013, and there are several other cities that would be capable of hosting the event. The future of the America's Cup is bright. The event is more popular than ever, and there are several young, talented sailors who are ready to challenge for the trophy. The next few years should be very exciting for the sport of sailing.