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Andrew Simpson, America's Cup Sailor, Identified As Man Who Died In San Francisco Boat Capsize

Sailor Who Died In America's Cup Capsize Identified
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Andrew Simpson of Great Britain poses during a portrait shoot at the announcement of the first athletes to officially join Team GB ahead of the 2012 Olympics at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich on September 20, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Andrew Simpson of Great Britain poses during a portrait shoot at the announcement of the first athletes to officially join Team GB ahead of the 2012 Olympics at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich on September 20, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

An America's Cup sailor died on Thursday when a sailboat capsized during practice in the San Francisco Bay.

British double gold medalist Andrew Simpson, 36, was killed when the 72-foot boat capsized at about 1 p.m., according to the Associated Press. One other sailor was hurt in the incident, but his injuries were reportedly not life-threatening.

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