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Josh Belsky '89, "pitman" for the Swiss Team Alinghi, successfully defended the America's Cup this year. It is the fifth time he has participated in the event and the third time he has been a member of the winning team.

On July 3, 2007, Alinghi captured the 32nd America's Cup, defeating Emirates Team New Zealand 5-2.

Belsky began his involvement with the America's Cup in 1992, as a pitman on board the America3. He was a also member of Team Dennis Conner (1995), AmericaOne (2000) and Team Alinghi in 2003. His St. Lawrence degree is in sociology.

Posted: August 22, 2007