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Wednesday, 18 October, 2000, 17:16 GMT 18:16 UK

Going out in style
Just when you thought it was all over, Sydney produced something special to mark the end of their Olympics.

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For queens and country

Sydney says goodbye

Olympic closing ceremony - in pictures

Net gains for Olympic stars
These are the very-Modern Olympics and if you want to say 'well done Cathy' or 'Go Thorpey Go', don't write a letter - send them an e-mail.

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Games mean gold for Australia

Sydney's people's army

Sydney's world party

Sydney polls apart
A nationwide survey of Australians proves beyond doubt this is an Olympics gripping a nation. BBC Sport's Paul Cohen reports.

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Games mean gold for Australia

Sydney's people's army

Sydney expects airport chaos

Games mean gold for Australia
Australia's tourism chief says the real winner of the Games is the country's tourism industry.

Sydney's people's army
With 50,000 volunteers working for Australia's 'Olympic cause', it is no wonder the Games are a success. BBC Sport's Jonathon Moore reports.

Sydney expects airport chaos
Olympic officials reveal their concerns for next Monday as Sydney airport prepares itself for a mass exodus.

Olympics to end in blaze of glory
The closing ceremony for the Sydney Games is set be a spectacular affair featuring an F-111 bomber and the biggest fireworks display on earth.

Green and golds in league of their own
When it comes to backing your country, few sets of supporters do it better than Norway, Korea and home favourites Australia.

Snakes alive in Sydney
In the latest animal invasion, Olympic organisers are having to contend with an invasion of deadly snakes.

Neighbours from hell
The Olympics have not been easy for New Zealand who have almost become lost in the giant shadow of their neighbours from across the Tasman. BBC Sport's Paul Cohen reports.

Sydney's world party
A week into the Olympic Games, the party is in full swing and BBC Sport's Paul Cohen reports on the festive atmosphere in Sydney.

Australia's secret weapon
There are many different reasons why Australia continue to be a force in the Olympic Games and Lawrie Lawrence is one of them.

Athletes given swarm reception
Swarms of moths are causing problems for athletes in the Olympic Stadium and may have to be exterminated.

Notes from Down Under
BBC Sport's Jonathon Moore shares a warm drink and an afternoon with best-selling author and sought-after columnist Bill Bryson.

Playing your cards right
The Olympics is big business and companies are paying big money to be part of it. BBC Sport's Paul Cohen reports.

Spectacular start for Sydney Games
Australian athletic star Cathy Freeman lights the Olympic flame at the climax of a dazzling opening ceremony.




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