Sydney 2000
Australian millennial games
Sydney 2000 refers to the Summer Olympic Games held in Sydney, Australia, in September 2000.
The games are remembered for Cathy Freeman's 400-meter victory, the first Olympics to feature the triathlon, and elaborate opening ceremonies showcasing Australian culture.
The Sydney 2000 Olympics set a new standard for organization.
- OlympicsGlobal athletic contest
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere continent-country
- host cityPlace staging an event
- torchHandheld burning light source
- goldElement seventy-nine
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