From the events worth staying up late for to fun facts and myth-busting, our guide to the Games has it all.
When the residents of Sydney’s Olympic village snapped up all 70,000 condoms on offer, forcing organisers to hurriedly replenish supplies, much snickering ensued. But the real story is more nuanced.,” says Australian swimming gold medallist Giaan Rooney, when asked about the myths surrounding the Olympic village that houses the athletes, “but not always for the reasons that get reported.
Although precise details are still under wraps, it promises to be spectacular: a song and dance extravaganza including national anthems, the official opening address and the symbolic release of doves. Kyra Cooney-Cross, Mary Fowler, Teagan Micah, Michelle Heyman and Hayley Raso.
Bracey: “It has to be the swimming finals in the first week because it sets the tone for us in the Olympics; the first night especially is always a big one for Australians.” McGuire: “Claudia Hollingsworth will turn 19 in Paris; she runs the 800m and it’ll be a crack event because she’s a young champion on
“The whole nation was grieving”: Jane Saville after being disqualified in the women’s 20km walk at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.Alcott: “I know everyone will say Cathy Freeman but I don’t think people can fathom having to perform under that kind of pressure. At the same Games, there was winning gold in the Paralympics; she helped the way for people like me.
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