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Wild Thing "Devastated" at Sydney-Hobart Exclusion

Description:The annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race began in controversial circumstances on Wednesday (December 26) when 2003 line honours winner 'Wild Thing' was refused entry just hours before the start. The Grant Wharington-skippered super-maxi had failed to submit documents that showed modifications to the boat met safety requirements and race rules, officials told a hastily called media conference less than three hours before the gun. (0:31)

Source: Reuters - Sports

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