Britain Reaches America's Cup Final After 60 Years

Britain's sailing team, INEOS Britannia, has reached the America's Cup final for the first time in 60 years after defeating Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli 7-4 in the Louis Vuitton Cup. Skippered by Ben Ainslie, the team is set to challenge reigning champions New Zealand starting October 12 in a best-of-13 series. This marks a significant moment as Britain has not qualified for the America's Cup match since 1964 and has never won the prestigious trophy since its inception in 1851. Ainslie, with support from billionaire Jim Ratcliffe and expertise from Formula One team Mercedes, aims to bring the coveted 'Auld Mug' home. The British crew celebrated their victory in Barcelona, which has also seen protests from locals concerned about the event's impact on their community and costs. Organizers remain optimistic that Barcelona could host the next edition of the America's Cup, contingent on the outcome of the competition.