Athena Pathway Advances to Women's America's Cup Final

Athena Pathway, the British team competing in the PUIG Women's America's Cup, has secured its place in the inaugural final after a series of challenging races. They will face Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in a one-match final scheduled for Saturday. The team, led by Skipper Hannah Mills, performed well in the final qualifying races, finishing strongly despite difficult conditions and a late start. Both Athena Pathway and Luna Rossa finished the semi-finals tied on points, showcasing their competitive edge. The British team faced logistical challenges prior to the race, requiring the use of a spare AC40 race boat after their original vessel was damaged. Mills expressed excitement for the final, highlighting the remarkable achievement of reaching the first Women's America's Cup final.