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America's Cup Goes To Australia

How the Australian yachting team won the America's Cup in 1983.

In 1983, the Australian yachting team made history by winning the America's Cup - the biggest prize in the sport.

They defeated the Americans for the first time in 132 years.

Witness speaks to the Australian skipper, John Bertrand.

Photo: John Bertrand at the helm of Australia II (Getty Images Sport).

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