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Final defeat for the Swedes – fourth in the semifinal

The sailor Vilma Bobeck had hoped for a new success after the Olympic Games silver last summer – but the dream of an America's Cup victory in Barcelona was sunk in the semifinal. The Swedish boat, with medal companion Rebecca Netzler, Julia Gross and Ida Svensson, got a tough start and finished last in the semifinal's first race.

Final defeat for the Swedes – fourth in the semifinal

Sailing Swedish women take steps towards professional life

The Olympic silver medal was great. But it's the America's Cup that can take Vilma Bobeck and the other Swedish women a step closer to a professional life as sailors.

Sailing Swedish women take steps towards professional life

Blue and yellow joy in Barcelona – clear for semifinal

Rebecca Netzler and Vilma Bobeck took Olympic Games silver last summer. Now the Swedish duo – together with Julia Gross and Ida Svensson – are clear for the semifinal in the Americas Cup.

Blue and yellow joy in Barcelona – clear for semifinal