The Russian Synergy team, on the back of their charismatic skipper Karol Jablonski and talented tactician (and ex-BOR team member) Rod Dawson, pushed the experienced Kiwis to the limit. (Photos courtesy of Paul Todd / Bob Grieser / Louis Vuiton Trophy / Outsideimages)
(Emirates Team New Zealand leads Synergy around the track)
Yves Carcelle, Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton,
congratulates Dean Barker, Kiwi skipper)
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