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

Going out in style

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

Sydney 2000 e-mails

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.

Massive crowds every day

Sydney polls apart

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

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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