25 years of the Sydney Summer Olympics

This week — 25 years ago — the memorable Olympic Games were held in Sydney to mark the start of the new millennium. Thanks to smooth organization and cosmopolitan hospitality, SYDNEY became the 'best games ever' in 2000 and revived the Olympic spirit.

Cathy Freeman - brightest winner of the Sydney Olympics Credit: Lutz Bongarts/Getty Images

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