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