Flashback Friday: Sydney 2000

25 years ago today, Australia was waking up in the aftermath of one of the greatest gold medal races of all time - Cathy Freeman’s win in the 400m. It was the undeniable high point of the Sydney 2000 Olympics, a Games that changed the city and set a high bar for other cities to follow. On today’s episode, we’re taking a walk back in time to the year 2000, explaining how the Games came to Sydney, bringing you some of the highlights, and discussing its lasting legacy. Sign up to our sports newsletter here. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.