The crew , backed by billionaire Larry Ellison , had looked sunk as they trailed 8-1 in the best-of-17-races elite sailing series . Team USA 's fight back from an 8 -1 deficit to defend sailing 's America 's Cup . The team modified its boat and juggling its one crew on the way to victory . Oracle Team USA win over New Zealand has been described as 11-man of sport 's greatest comebacks . But does it have all the ingredients of an all-time sporting comeback ?
Team USA 's fight back from an 8 -1 deficit to defend sailing 's America 's Cup . The team modified its boat and juggling its one crew on the way to victory . Oracle Team USA win over New Zealand has been described as 11-man of sport 's greatest comebacks . But does it have all the ingredients of an all-time sporting comeback ?