Youth America's Cup: Great Britain beat defending champions New Zealand

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Great Britain win Youth America's Cup

Great Britain's Land Rover BAR Academy have won the Youth America's Cup.

The British team came second in the final race of the event to finish on 50 points, two points ahead of defending champions NZL Sailing Team.

Switzerland's Team Tilt finished third in the competition, in which teams are comprised of 18 to 24 year olds.

"These young talents are the superstars of the future," said event director Roman Hagara. "They're going to take the sport to the next level."

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