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AFP Photo / Maria Muina 20.10.2008, 18:08

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AFP Photo / Maria Muina 24.10.2008, 10:54

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Russian crash hits hopes for Volvo Ocean Race

Published: 05 October, 2008, 19:55

Spain's Telefonica Blue and US Puma Puma (AFP Photo / Diego Tuson)

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The around the world Volvo Ocean Race warm-up in the Spanish port of Alicante has seen one of the worst possible starts for Team Russia. Its yacht, Kosatka, was damaged in a crash with another boat, and now faces a quick repair job before the start of the

Spanish yacht Telefonica Blue claimed a double win on the day, to the delight of the home fans.

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