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The America’s Cup challengers’ series final between Alinghi and Oracle BMW Racing is shaping up as a billionaires’ battle that will pit a bookish young European against a brash U.S. software entrepreneur.
Jan. 10, 2003
World & Nation
Bertarelli, head of Swiss syndicate, blasts officials after Race 4 is postponed again even though his team is ready to race.
Feb. 23, 2003
Alinghi began the America’s Cup challenger series final today in familiar territory -- losing at the start, easily winning the race and maintaining its status as the class yacht of the competition.
Jan. 12, 2003
Business
The German drug firm’s controlling interest in Swiss company boosts its biotech presence.
Sept. 22, 2006
Sports
Valencia, Spain, will play host to the 2007 America’s Cup, the first time since the initial race in 1851 that yachting’s showcase event will be held in Europe.
Nov. 27, 2003
Kiwi sailors signing on with the Swiss have drawn jeers and worse.
Jan. 14, 2003
Olympics
Swiss boat wins Race 5 to clinch best-of-nine series against New Zealand and become first European nation to earn America’s Cup.
March 2, 2003
Tiny, landlocked Switzerland unites unabashedly behind Alinghi’s effort in America’s Cup
March 1, 2003
Travel & Experiences
Coutts has won with Team New Zealand, but the America’s Cup hinges on whether he can defeat it
Feb. 14, 2003
Coutts and a Kiwi-dominated crew have America’s Cup poised to go to Europe for the first time in 152 years.
Feb. 19, 2003