THE STORY
On May 9, 2013, during a training session in San Francisco Bay, Artemis Racing's AC72 catamaran capsized, leading to the death of British Olympic gold medalist Andrew "Bart" Simpson. Simpson, 36, was trapped underwater for approximately 10 minutes before being rescued; despite efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. near Treasure Island. The other crew member aboard sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Artemis Racing, Andrew Simpson
WHY IT MATTERS
This tragedy prompted a comprehensive review of safety protocols in the America's Cup, leading to the implementation of stricter safety regulations for future competitions.