On this day in 1983, Australia II became the first challenger to win the America's Cup in 132 years. Reporters: Paul Marshall in Los Angles and Ken Begg in Perth. more - Kerry O'Brien's report for 7 News https://youtu.be/JHNGgRl5aD4 www.7News.com.au #AmericasCup #7News | 7NEWS Sydney

Podcast #34 Hot Rum Race #1. America's Cup Conner has won the America's Cup three times, successfully defending the Cup in 1980 and 1988, and winning as the challenger in 1987. His 4–3 loss in 1983 to Australian Alan Bond's wing-keeled challenger Australia II marked the first time the United States had lost the Cup in the 132-year history of the competition, simultaneously ending a run by the New York Yacht Club that began with the first contest. Following the loss Conner formed his own syndicat