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October 21, 2024
Bernard Arnault, Europe’s richest man, feted Emirates New Zealand victory within the Louis Vuitton thirty seventh America’s Cup Barcelona this weekend, handing over the cup to Peter Burling, helmsman of the successful group.
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Emirates New Zealand Group received the ‘Auld Mug’ – because the trophy has lengthy been nicknamed – by defeating INEOS Britannia within the waters off the coast of the Catalan capital.
“This year’s America Cup gives an example of ambition, innovation and excellence, and we share with the America Cup the same values which have driven our partnership since 1983, more than 40 years,” stated Arnault.
“America’s Cup is more than a race. It’s a symbol of human ingenuity, teamwork and an inspiration for future sailors. Louis Vuitton remains committed to this magnificent sport, and we look forward to many more years of competition and unforgettable moments like today.” The coveted trophy was contained inside its Louis Vuitton Trophy trunk and awarded by Arnault, LVMH chairman and CEO, and Pietro Beccari, Louis Vuitton chairman and CEO. The executives offered the trophy to Emirates New Zealand Group’s helmsman, Peter Burling. “As each the defender and organizer of the Louis Vuitton thirty seventh America’s Cup – and now additionally the one one to win 3 times in a row with the identical group – you have got demonstrated distinctive ability on and off the water, setting a excessive bar for future editions,” stated Beccari.
The primary Vuitton Trophy trunk was created for the Auld Mug again in 1988 for the America’s Cup received by San Diego Yacht Membership. The modern model of the Trophy Trunk, made in Louis Vuitton’s historic Asnières workshop. The Trophy Trunk is wrapped within the emblematic Monogram canvas that includes a “V” for “Victory” in blue and purple stripes on the trunk’s entrance doorways. The ultimate competitors, starting on October 12, noticed INEOS Britannia problem the Defender champion, Emirates Group New Zealand, for the final word prize. Considerably confusingly, the title of the challengers’ competitors, which started in late August, is the Louis Vuitton Cup. Beccari additionally had phrases for defeated finalists: “To INEOS Britannia, my sincere admiration for your formidable challenge. We are proud to have presented you with the Louis Vuitton Cup and its trophy trunk, a symbol of your remarkable achievement.”
