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Australia’s 1980 Olympic Sailing Team Reunites After 45 Years

It took 45 years, but the athletes who formed Australia’s 1980 Olympic sailing team have finally reunited, a gathering marked by reflection, reconciliation, and long-overdue recognition. Nine of the 12 athletes chosen to represent Australia in 1980, along with two reserves, attended the reunion.

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Tue 30 Sep 2025

Sailing’s Lost Olympic Dream: Honouring the 1980 Yachting Team

In an era where politics overshadowed sport, the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow became a defining moment of sacrifice for many Australian athletes, including the 12 sailors who were selected to represent their country but never got the chance to compete.

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Wed 30 Jul 2025