Alinghi runs away from Stars & Stripes

5.30pm

Alinghi put in another commanding performance to beat Stars & Stripes in Louis Vuitton Cup racing this afternoon, without being seriously challenged at any point.

After leading off the start line Alinghi, under skipper Russell Coutts, established a comfortable lead up the first beat and were able to make the most of the shifts up the second beat to extend their lead.

Alinghi were never really threatened on the final run home and won by 49 seconds.

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