In 1983, John Bertrand skippered Australia II of Australia and won the America's Cup, thus ending the longest winning streak in the history of sport.
They began challenging in 1962. Then in 1967, 1970, 1974 , 1977, 1980, and in 1983 when they won, and in 1987 when they lost. They also raced several times since under the IACC rule and have a team inder the current rule.
Australia II skippered by John Bertrand.
Freemantle
The year was 1983 and the boat was Australia II, the skipper was John Bertrand. The losing boat was Liberty, USA.
Fremantle
Kim Hughes was the captain of the Australian Cricket team in the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
Australia - Australia II
The yacht Australia II won the Americas Cup in September, 1983.
it was on 25 September 1983
Australia II
1983: Australia II beats Liberty 4-3 and takes the cup to Australia
Challengers Cup was created in 2011.