ERICSSON RACING TEAM ARRIVE INTO GALWAY AFTER LEG ACROSS ATLANTIC

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GALWAY, Ireland (May 24, 2009) - Ericsson Racing Team won its third consecutive leg of the Volvo Ocean Race early this morning when Ericsson 4 arrived here to a rapturous midnight celebration at the conclusion of Leg 7.Skippered by Brazilian Torben Grael, Ericsson 4 crossed the 2,550-nautical mile course from Boston, USA in 7 days, 7 hours, 34 minutes and 22 seconds. "We're very, very happy," said Grael, 48, the winner of two Olympic gold medals and five overall. "It was a rough ride into Galway. We pushed the boat hard and she responded well. It's fantastic teamwork to have ...

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Published May 25

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