America's Cup Goes To Australia
How the Australian yachting team won the America's Cup in 1983.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
September 24, 20119m 0s
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Show Notes
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).