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Copa América: the Race that Has Been Going on for More than 170 Years

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The Copa América is not just a race: it is the oldest nautical tournament still in force. It all began in 1851, when the American yacht traveled to England to participate in a race organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron. The American boat was imposed on 14 British rivals and, as a prize, received a silver pitcher later baptized as “the cup of the hundred guineas.” That triumph gave rise to the trophy that would become known as Copa América, in ho…
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The Copa América is not just a race: it is the oldest nautical tournament still in force. It all began in 1851, when the American yacht traveled to England to participate in a race organized by the Royal Yacht Squadron. The American boat was imposed on 14 British rivals and, as a prize, received a silver pitcher later baptized as “the cup of the hundred guineas.” That triumph gave rise to the trophy that would become known as Copa América, in ho…

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Billiken broke the news in on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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