Friday, October 3, 2008

Volvo Ocean Race

Telefonica Black have struck the first blow in the battle for bragging rights by winning a practice in-port race in Alicante today.

Fernando Echavarri΅―s crew led from the start and eventually completed the four-mile course in 51 minutes and 10 seconds, 56 seconds ahead of second-placed PUMA Ocean Racing.

Ericsson 4, skippered by Torben Grael, were 61 second behind PUMA in third, while Green Dragon crossed the line 13 seconds after Grael.

Telefonica Blue finished fifth after spending 53 minutes and 27 seconds on the course, but Ericsson 3, the young Nordic crew led by Andres Lewander, could only manage sixth having held second going into the final downwind sprint.

Team Russia crossed after 55 minutes and 35 seconds ¨C 25 seconds behind Ericsson 3 ¨C while Team Delta Lloyd opted to continue their own individual preparations rather than taking part.

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