Sport in the 1980s : Pictures

Pictures

Image 1 - Matilda the kangaroo was the official mascot of the Brisbane Commonwealth Games. At the opening ceremony of the Games, the thirteen-meter high kangaroo travelled around the stadium and winked at the crowd.	Image 2 - Australia's victory in the 1983 America's Cup is considered to be one of the nation's greatest sporting moments.
Image 3 - The Australian women's cricket team dominated international competition throughout the 1980s.

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