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Sailor dies as America's Cup boat Artemis Racing capsizes British Olympic sailor dies as America's Cup boat sinks
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A sailor has died after a Swedish catamaran capsized during a practice session for the America's Cup in San Francisco Bay, local media report. A British Olympic sailor has died after a Swedish catamaran capsized during a training session for the America's Cup in San Francisco Bay.
The San Francisco Fire Department said the man was one of two people injured when the Artemis Racing catamaran capsized near Treasure Island. Andrew "Bart" Simpson - a double Olympic medallist - was one of an 11-man crew on board the Artemis Racing catamaran, the team website said.
They were brought ashore and one was pronounced dead a short time later. It said Mr Simpson was trapped under the boat and efforts to revive him failed.
Artemis is a Swedish team due to race two boats in the America's Cup being held in San Francisco this summer. Artemis is a Swedish team due to race two boats in the America's Cup.
Reports said one of the crew had been trapped under the capsized 72ft (22m) boat for about 10 minutes. On its website, Artemis Racing said: "It is with immense sadness that Artemis Racing confirms the tragic death of crewmember Andrew "Bart" Simpson today in San Francisco."
The America's Cup website did not confirm the death but said support boats were at the scene to help in the recovery. Artemis CEO Paul Cayard said: "The entire Artemis Racing team is devastated by what happened . Our heartfelt condolences are with Andrew's wife and family."
San Francisco Fire Department spokeswoman Mindy Talmadge was quoted by the Associated Press as saying the two brought to shore were taken to the St Francis Yacht Club where paramedics performed CPR on one of them. Mr Simpson won the Olympic Star class gold with Iain Percy - his Artemis team boss - in Beijing in 2008 and they took silver in London in 2012.
The America's Cup website said support boats were at the scene to help in the recovery.
San Francisco Fire Department spokeswoman Mindy Talmadge was quoted by the Associated Press as saying two sailors were brought to shore and taken to the St Francis Yacht Club where paramedics performed CPR on one of them.
The other person's injuries were not life-threatening, she said.The other person's injuries were not life-threatening, she said.
The rest of the crew from the capsized boat were transferred to a support boat operated by Oracle Racing, which is defending its America's Cup title from last year, officials said.The rest of the crew from the capsized boat were transferred to a support boat operated by Oracle Racing, which is defending its America's Cup title from last year, officials said.
Lt Jeannie Crump of the Coast Guard said it was not yet clear what caused the boat to capsize. Lt Jeannie Crump of the Coast Guard said it was not yet clear what caused the 72ft (22m) boat to capsize.
The America's Cup race is due to run from July until September.The America's Cup race is due to run from July until September.