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Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony

"The Games of the new millenium"

Coverage of the glorious Olympic Opening Ceremony of the Games in Sydney. The opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympic games took place on Friday 15 September in Stadium Australia. As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings combined the formal and ceremonial opening of this international sporting event, including welcoming speeches, hoisting of the flags and the parade of athletes, with an artistic spectacle to showcase the host nation's culture and history.

Top Cast

  • Cathy Freeman

    Cathy Freeman

    Self

  • Nikki Webster

    Nikki Webster

    Self

  • Vanessa Amorosi

    Vanessa Amorosi

    Self

  • Tina Arena

    Tina Arena

    Self

  • John Farnham

    John Farnham

    Self (Vocals)

  • Olivia Newton-John

    Olivia Newton-John

    Self (Vocals)

  • Dawn Fraser

    Dawn Fraser

    Self

Overview

Coverage of the glorious Olympic Opening Ceremony of the Games in Sydney. The opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympic games took place on Friday 15 September in Stadium Australia. As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings combined the formal and ceremonial opening of this international sporting event, including welcoming speeches, hoisting of the flags and the parade of athletes, with an artistic spectacle to showcase the host nation's culture and history.

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