2000 Summer Olympics
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The 2000 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, officially branded as Sydney 2000, and also known as the Games of the New Millennium, were an international multi-sport event held
The 2000 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony at Stadium Australia, 15 September 2000
Gold medallist Nancy Johnson (centre) of the U.S., raises her hands with silver medallist Kang Cho-hyun (left), of South Korea, and bronze winner Gao Jing (right), of China, during the first medal ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games.
Cathy Freeman after the 400-metre final
Olympic colours on the Sydney Harbour Bridge
The 2000 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony was held on 1 October 2000 in Stadium Australia. As with the opening ceremony, the closing ceremony was directed by Ric Birch as Director of Ceremonies while
Athletes arrive into the stadium
A priestess performing a rite
The spirit of the flame begins the Harbour Spectacular