Victory Challenge
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Victory Challenge was a Swedish yacht racing team that competed in 2003 America's Cup and 2007 America's Cup. The team was initiated in 1999 by Swedish businessman Jan Stenbeck,[1] and after his death in August 2002, his son Hugo Stenbeck took over.
| Victory Challenge | |
|---|---|
| Career | |
| Yacht club | |
| Established | 2001 |
| Nation | |
| Team principal(s) | Hugo Stenbeck |
| Skipper | Magnus Holmberg |
| Yachts | |
| Sail no. | Boat name |
| SWE–38 | Christina |
| SWE–63 | Örn |
| SWE–73 | Orm |
| SWE–96 | Järv |
They also participated in the Louis Vuitton Cup 2007, the challenger selection series held prior to the 2007 America's Cup. It was sponsored primarily by Red Bull.[citation needed]