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Sydney 2000 Olympic Games: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Games of the XXVII Olympiad
Date September 15, 2000 - October 1, 2000
Location Australia • New South Wales • Sydney

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Maria Mutola of Mozambique, wearing a yellow uniform and bib number 2588, crosses the finish line with arms outstretched to win the 800-meter race at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
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Cathy Freeman stands in a white bodysuit holding the Olympic torch aloft, preparing to light the Olympic Flame at the 2000 Sydney Summer Games opening ceremony.
Fu Mingxia of China stands on the podium wearing a gold medal and holding a bouquet, dressed in a white and red jacket with the Olympic rings and Chinese flag.
Thailand's Wijan Ponlid celebrates in a boxing ring, draped in the Thai flag and holding up a framed portrait of the king of Thailand after winning Olympic gold in 2000.
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