Ryan Reynolds Score 'Maximum Effort Victory' in Race Against Hugh Jackman
Reynolds took the practice race after a penalty decided the head-to-head showdown, giving Canada bragging rights over Jackman and the Australian crew.
- On Friday, actor Ryan Reynolds claimed bragging rights in Valencia, defeating fellow BONDS Flying Roos co-owner Hugh Jackman in a high-speed practice race ahead of the Spain Sail Grand Prix.
- Wearing custom Deadpool and Wolverine helmets, Reynolds joined the NorthStar Canada boat while Jackman boarded the Australian F50, bringing their well-known rivalry to the fastest race on water.
- The neck-and-neck contest was decided by a penalty, resulting in Reynolds' "maximum effort victory." Jackman described the F50 catamarans as "unbelievable, so fast!"
- Canadian driver Giles Scott cited the win provided "bragging rights against the Aussies," while Reynolds quipped that "humiliating Hugh Jackman" is a "national pastime in Canada."
- At Saturday's actual event, however, Australia topped Group A while Canada finished at the bottom of Group B, reversing Friday's competitive dynamic.
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Ryan Reynolds Leads Canada Past Hugh Jackman, Australia in Practice Race Ahead of Spain SailGP
Ryan Reynolds and a crew of Canadians beat Hugh Jackman and a crew of Australians in a practice race of F50 catamarans on Friday ahead of Valencia's Spain SailGP this weekend, per The Athletic's Andrew Rice.
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Hugh and Ryan both took the wheel to drive the flying F50 catamarans during the race
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The two actors have moved their rivalry to the F50 catamarans during the celebration of the Spain Sail Grand Prix in Valencia.
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