Pillot named skipper of Le Defi Areva

Double Olympic medallist Luc Pillot was named skipper of the French America's Cup team Le Defi Areva last night.

Pillot, who won bronze in the 1984 Olympic Games and gold in the 1988 Games in the 470 class, is also the team's tactician.

Two-time world Finn champion Philippe Presti was named as the helmsman and Philippe Mourniac, who was a performance analyst for the 1992 French Challenge, will navigate.