Cathy Freeman on the track in Sydney 2000

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13 Aug 2000: Kelly Holmes of Ealing in action in the Women's 800 metres during the Norwich Union Olympic Trials and AAA's Championships held at the Alexander Stadium, in Birmingham, England. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport

25 Oct 2000: Carlos Lopes of Portugal before competing in the men's 100m T11 Heats at Stadium Australia during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Mandatory Credit: Adam Pretty/ALLSPORT

16 Jul 2000: Jackie Joyner-Kersee #494 of the USA leaps in the Womens Long Jump Finals during the 2000 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at the Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, California.Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport

17 Jul 2000: Jackie Joyner-Kersee #404 of the USA is jumping during the Women's Long Jump Event of the 2000 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at the Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, California.Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

Sydney 2000-TAKAHASHI Naoko (JPN) 1st