Cathy Freeman of Australia prepares to light the Olympic Flame during the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Homebush Bay, Sydney, Australia, on September 15, 2000.

Cathy Freeman of Australia prepares to light the Olympic Flame.

Cathy Freeman of Australia lights the Olympic Flame during the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Homebush Bay, Sydney, Australia.

The Cauldron containing the Olympic Flame rises above torchbearer Cathy Freeman of Australia during the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Homebush Bay, Sydney, Australia.

Cathy Freeman of Australia lights the Olympic Flame during the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Homebush Bay, Sydney, Australia.

The Olympic Flame burns brightly during the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Homebush Bay, Sydney, Australia.

Cathy Freeman of Australia lights the Olympic Flame during the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Homebush Bay, Sydney, Australia.

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