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Today in History: Australian Quartet Claims Historic Relay Victory in Moscow

7/24/2025

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On July 24, 1980, during the Moscow Summer Olympics, the Australian swimming team, known as the Quietly Confident Quartet, triumphed in the men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay. This victory marked a historic moment as it was the only time the United States, which boycotted the games, did not win this event at the Olympics.

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On July 24, 1980, during the Moscow Summer Olympics, the Australian swimming team, known as the Quietly Confident Quartet, triumphed in the men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay. This victory marked a historic moment as it was the only time the United States, which boycotted the games, did not win this event at the Olympics.