On 15 September 2010, Volunteers from the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games will gather at Sydney Olympic Park to celebrate their involvement in the "best games ever".
Kerri Pottharst remembers 2000
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Gold medallist in bech volleyball, Kerri Pottharst recalls her involvement in the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Hockeyroos win historic gold
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The Hockeyroos became Australia's most successful sporting team by winning three gold medals in four Olympics. They won the final in 2000 against Argentina 3-1. Many players retired after Sydney and winning gold at home was the perfect finish to a true dynasty. Special thanks to ABC Radio Grandstand and Getty Images.
Jumping Jai
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Jai Taurima challenged the Cuban world champion in a long jump final to remember. Each competitor improved with their next jump, reeling the 105,000-strong crowd into an extraordinary night of competition. Special thanks to ABC Radio Grandstand and Getty Images.
Aitken and McGrory sling to gold in Madison
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The men's 60km Madison excited the crowds at Dunc Gray Velodrome. Australian pair Brett Aitken and Scott McGrory overcame great personal hardships to compete in Sydney and slung one another to gold in the new Madison event. The Aussies led on points for most of the race and won Australia's first track cycling gold medal since Los Angeles 1984. Special thanks to ABC Radio Grandstand and Getty Images.
Young Thorpedo launches
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17 year-old Ian Thorpe won Australia's first Sydney 2000 gold medal. Thorpe led from the start in the 400m freestyle and smashed his own world record in front of a booming home crowd. This set the stage for the men's 4x100m freestyle relay later in the night. Special thanks to ABC Radio Grandstand and Getty Images.
Water polo thrills
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Water polo was on Olympic debut in Sydney 2000 and it certainly made a splash. In the gold medal match rivals USA and Australia looked to be heading into overtime before 22-year-old Yvette Higgins scored an extraordinary goal with less than one second remaining. Special thanks to ABC Radio Grandstand and Getty Images.
Perkins and Hackett's final showdown
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The 1500m freestyle was a race for all Australians. Youngster Grant Hackett challenged his idol Kieren Perkins, reigning 1992 and 1996 Olympic champion, for the 1500m crown. Hackett attacked all the way and claimed his first Olympic gold. Special thanks to ABC Radio Grandstand and Getty Images.
Freeman’s emphatic victory
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Cathy Freeman at age 27 carried the expectations of the entire nation. Her performance and the resulting gold in the 400m couldn’t have been scripted any better and Freeman’s emphatic win became for many the stand-out moment of the Games. Special thanks to ABC Radio Grandstand and Getty Images.
Beach Volleyballers blitz Bondi
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Natalie Cook and Kerri-Ann Pottharst dropped to the sand when they won gold in beach volleyball, realising their wildest dreams had come true. There was a party atmosphere on Bondi Beach as the Atlanta bronze medallists came from behind in both sets, claiming victory 12-11, 12-10 over favourites, Brazil. Special thanks to ABC Radio Grandstand and Getty Images.
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