Challengers for Now

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Challengers for Now

2020- 2020

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8 Episodes

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A challenge without comparison, the oldest trophy in the sporting world. 1000 days, 100 professionals, 1 obsession: winning the America's Cup and win for Italy.

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Davide Tagliapietra

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Keith Sexton

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Max Sirena

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Shannon Falcone

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Gilberto Nobili

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Romano Battisti

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