Ready.... Aim....GOLD!Australian shooter Russell Mark takes aim to fire moving closer to his gold medal win in the men's double trap shootin.
Russian GoldRussian swimmer Aleksandr Popov celebrates his gold medal win in the men's 100m freestyle.
Australia's 1, 2 FinishFirst and second place, Australia's Kieren Perkins celebrates with teammate Daniel Kowalski after winning gold in the men's 1,500m freestyle. Kowalski won the silver medal.
France's Golden DoubleFrench hero Marie Jose Perec wins the womens 200m from Jamaican favourite Merlene Ottey. Perec won the 400m earlier in the Games to win the double.
Burning FlameThe Olympic flame burns above the Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony.
Ali Lights UpAmerican boxing legend, Muhammad Ali holds the torch before lighting the Olympic flame during the Opening Ceremony.
Bronzed MedleyThe Australian men's 4x100m medley relay team wave to the crowds after receiving their bronze medals. They are (left to right) Phil Rogers, Scott Miller, Steven Dewick and Michael Klim.
1500m DominanceKieren Perkins of Australia touches the edge first and celebrates his gold medal win in the men's 1500m freestyle final.
Volleyball's Olympic DebutBeach volley features as an Olympic sport for the first time in Atlanta. Here Australia's Kerri Pottharst is in action in the women's beach volleyball where her and partner Natalie Cook finish third place for the bronze medal in the pairs competition.
Record Breaking JohnsonMichael Johnson of the USA celebrates after winning the 200 meters in a new world record time of 19.32s. Johnson was the first man to win ever win the 200m-400m double at the Olympics.
Hockeyroo's Goal CelebrationThe Australian women's hockey team celebrates a goal during the first preliminary match against Spain where they won 4-0. Australia continued to the final and won the gold medal when they defeated Korea 3-1.
3-Days Worth of GoldThe Australian 3-day equestrian jumping team standing on the podium after receiving their gold medals. They are (from left) Andrew Hoy, Gillian Rolton, Phillip Dutton and Wendy Schaeffer.
Freeman Run OutCathy Freeman of Australia in action in the women's 200m. Freeman was run out in the semi-finals after winning silver in the 400m.
Screaming for Silver Three of the Australian women's 4 x 100m medley relay team cheer on the fourth leg swimmer to silver medal. The team consisted of Helen Denman, Angela Kennedy, Susie O'Neill and Sarah Ryan.
Australia Trumps CubaAn Australian victory over Cuba in an Olympic basketball match with a final score of 75-63. Australia went on to win the bronze medal in a match against the Ukraine winning 66-56.
Bronze PursuitThe Australian men's 4000m pursuit cycling team competing in the semifinals against Russia. Australia were defeated and finished in third place for the bronze medal.
Pipped at the PostThe finish of the women's 400m final with Marie Jose Perec from France winning the gold medal and Cathy Freeman from Australia winning the silver medal.
