Lines to be first British woman in America's Cup team for 90 years
Jemima Lines has hailed a "pivotal moment" in her sport after she became the first woman to be selected for the British America's Cup team in 90 years.
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"It is incredible, what a moment in history and it is just so exciting, I think it is a pivotal moment for our sport really."
— Jemima Lines , Athlete
"He would just absolutely love it, he was an absolute legend and an incredible adventurer."
— Jemima Lines , Athlete
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Ellie Aldridge is an athlete who won a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Jemima Lines is the first British woman selected for an America's Cup team in 90 years.
Ralph Crathorne was a former British special forces soldier and the late father of Jemima Lines.
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Jemima Lines has hailed a "pivotal moment" in her sport after she became the first woman to be selected for the British America's Cup team in 90 years.
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