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
2004 Summer Olympics
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The 2004 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, and officially branded as Athens 2004, were an international multi-sport event held from 13 to 29 August 2004 in Athens, Greece.
2000 Summer Olympics
…I am proud and happy to proclaim that you have presented to the world the best Olympic Games ever. Subsequent Summer Olympics held in Athens, Beijing and London have been described by Samaranch's successor Jacques Rogge as "unforgettable, dream Games", "truly exceptional" and "happy and…
Faliro Sports Pavilion Arena
The Athens Olympic Velodrome, designed by Santiago Calatrava, during the 2004 Olympic Games
Panorama of Athens Olympic Sports Complex.
The ceremony for the lighting of the flame was arranged as a pagan pageant, with dancing priestesses.