A photograph of Australia's very own 'Oarsome Foursome' adorned the wall of an office block overlooking the site - and the British fans were quick to pick up on the fact.
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BBC Sport's Jonathon Moore joined hordes of British fans in Sydney's city centre to watch Britain's coxless four take the gold.
Only one man could have raised so many Brits from their bed, after the first Friday of the Olympics proper - Steve Redgrave - and he didn't disappoint.
At one of Sydney's many 'Live sites', the Brits were out in force to witness rowing history in the making.
Adorned with flags and facepaint, it was a chance for those thousands of miles from home to celebrate Britain's greatest ever Olympian.
"Steve Redgrave is a legend," said James Vowles, from London. "He was perceived as the weakest in the team in the recent TV documentary.
"But he's secured his status as the greatest British rower ever. Five consecutive rowing golds. No-one has ever done better than that."
Sefton Perry, from Cornwall, agreed: "After the coxless two's when they went out in front early and lost, that was fantastic. They dominated the whole time."
A photograph of Australia's very own 'Oarsome Foursome' adorned the wall of an office block overlooking the site - and the British fans were quick to pick up on the fact.
"They may have been awesome once," said Chris Rawlings, pointing at the picture. "And fair play, two consecutive gold medals in any event is impressive.
"But they were up against the best in the world in this race - and it told."
'Best men won'
For the Australians, it was a case of 'the best men won'. Rowing fan Joanna Ryan, who was coached by Peter Anthony - the man whose name adorned the Australian boat - was pleased for the British crew.
"I can't begrudge Steve Redgrave that," she said. "He is a rowing hero all over the world, even here in Australia.
"Australians like winners - and they've got a lot of time for Redgrave."
The event proved to be many fans' first glimpse of British success at the Games.
"Here in Oz, the TV coverage is unbelievable," said Burnley's Paul Finnan. "They show every event that includes an Australian but very little else.
"At least were able to watch this, albeit on TV. We tried to get tickets, but they were sold out months ago."
British gold rush
According to Chris Tye, the result could spur Team GB onto even greater things.
"This could be the start of something," he said. "We've been telling the Australians we know all week that if we win the coxless fours they'd better watch out.
"I think it's going to start a British medal haul. In fact, I'm certain of it."
After what had been called 'Super Friday' - yet another opportunity for Olympic fans to party - many admitted they had simply not gone to bed.
"I've hardly had any sleep," said Terry James. "But was I really going to miss this? You must be joking."
The victory was a huge relief to Australia's British contingent and the atmosphere was understandably tense during the race itself.
"The Australians take sport very seriously," said James. "And they're bloody good at it let's be honest.
"They've already won a clutch of golds so this was important for us. It means we can walk around with our heads held high for once. Australians love a winner. It's just nice he was British."
If the pool belongs to Australia, then Steve Redgrave and company once again proved that Britain rules the waves.
"Everyone talks about Redgrave," said James Vowles. "But let's not forget the others.
"Tim Foster has come back from so much adversity. And then there's Matthew Pinsent. It's going to be up to him to challenge Redgrave's record.
"And with three golds of his own, who would bet against him?" Quite.
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