Who won the Sydney Olympics 2000?
Australia
Australia won 58 medals – 16 gold, 25 silver and 17 bronze – to finish fourth on the medal table behind the United States, Russia and China. A team of 632 athletes, 349 men and 283 women, competed in the Games.
What happened in 2000 Sydney Olympics?
Several events were contested at the Olympics for the first time in 2000, including men’s and women’s tae kwon do, trampoline, triathlon, and synchronized diving. Other new women’s events included weightlifting, modern pentathlon, and pole vault.
Which modern sporting event made its first appearance at the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
Triathlon
The Triathlon made its Olympic debut with the women’s race. Set in the surroundings of the Sydney Opera House, Brigitte McMahon representing Switzerland swam, cycled and ran to the first gold medal in the sport, beating the favoured home athletes such as Michelie Jones who won silver.
What place did Australia come in the 2000 Olympics?
Sydney
Australia was the host nation for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney….
| Australia at the 2000 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| Competitors | 617 (341 men, 276 women) in 34 sports |
| Flag bearers | Andrew Gaze (opening) Ian Thorpe (closing) |
| Medals Ranked 4th | Gold 16 Silver 25 Bronze 17 Total 58 |
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) |
How many medals did the 2000 Olympics have?
Athletes from 80 countries won at least one medal. The United States won the most medals overall with 93, as well as the most gold (37) medals….2000 Summer Olympics medal table.
| 2000 Summer Olympics medals | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Highlights | |
| Most gold medals | United States (37) |
| Most total medals | United States (93) |
Who opened the Sydney Olympics 2000?
General Sir William Deane
The opening ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics took place on the evening of Friday 15 September 2000 in Stadium Australia, Sydney, during which the Games were formally opened by Governor-General Sir William Deane.
What countries competed in the 2000 Olympics?
200 Participating Countries
| 1 | Int. Oly. Ath. (East Timor) | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Albania | Great Britain |
| 4 | Algeria | Greece |
| 5 | American Samoa | Grenada |
| 6 | Andorra | Guam |
How much did the 2000 Sydney Olympics cost?
Table
| Host City | Year | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Summer Olympics | 2000 | A$3,000,000,000 (A$3,635,000,000 borne by the public) |
| Salt Lake City Winter Olympics | 2002 | US$1,200,000,000 |
| Athens Summer Olympics | 2004 | US$9,000,000,000 |
| Turin Winter Olympics | 2006 |