Brought the country together : Thousands of Kiwis cheer as Team NZ sails to victory Wed, 17 Mar 2021, 8:18PM
Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling was surrounded by adoring fans as he made his way to the America s Cup trophy presentation. Photo / Dean Purcell Brought the country together : Thousands of Kiwis cheer as Team NZ sails to victory Wed, 17 Mar 2021, 8:18PM
Jubilant scenes erupted across Auckland s waterfront as Emirates Team New Zealand won their seventh race to secure the America s Cup this afternoon.
Thousands poured into the America s Cup Village hours before the first race was set to start at 4.15pm, with the Kiwis leading six races to three - needing just one more to win the Auld Mug. At its peak, 40,000 Kiwis were in the village and 1600 spectator boats were out on the water.