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Sir Ben Ainslie Robbed at Knifepoint in Barcelona

The Olympic sailing legend had his Rolex stolen while preparing for the America's Cup.

  • Ainslie was confronted by a gang and had his Rolex, worth around €20,000, stolen.
  • The incident occurred as Ainslie was leaving a restaurant in Barcelona.
  • Local authorities are investigating the theft, part of a trend of high-end watch robberies in the city.
  • Ainslie is leading the British Ineos Britannia team in the upcoming America's Cup.
  • Despite the robbery, Ainslie praised Barcelona as a fantastic host city for the event.
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