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World Service,10 mins

America's Cup Goes To Australia

Sporting Witness

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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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