The cast of Sydney 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony - 2000 includes: Steve Jefferys
September 15, 2000
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The Sydney Olympics in 2000 were officially opened by the then Governor-General of Australia, Sir William Deane. He declared the games open during the opening ceremony held at the Sydney Olympic Stadium on September 15, 2000. The ceremony featured various performances showcasing Australian culture and heritage.
The Athlete's Oath at the 2000 Sydney Olympics was sworn by Australian women's field hockey team captain Rechelle Hawkes.
Matthew Pinsent, 4 time gold medal winner in rowing.
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Olympic Stadium in Sydney on September 15, 2000.
Cathy Freeman was one the last torch bearers in the 2000 Olympics opening ceremony in Sydney, Australia. Australia is her home country. I'm sure officials wanted to showcase an Aborijane who did good and show that the world. Freeman went on to win a Gold Medal later on in the Olympics.
The closing ceremony for the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney was held on October 1.
There were numerous singers at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The young girl who sang during the early part of the opening ceremony was 13-year-old Nikki Webster. Other musical performers who performed during the opening ceremony were Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham, who sang the duet "Dare to Dream" while they walked among the athletes. Vanessa Amorosi sang "Heroes" when a huge cloth with sporting images and a white dove of peace dropped to cover the athletes. Tina Arena sang "The Flame".
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