Sydney 2000: 25 years since the ‘best Olympic Games ever’ – in pictures | Sport

Sydney kicked off the millennium with an unforgettable games that included Cathy Freeman’s jubilant win, Ian Thorpe’s first gold, Kylie with a giant thong and a city-wide party

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Australian fans wave flags at Sydney Olympic Stadium.

Photograph: Philippe Caron/Sygma/Getty Images

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