The 2000 Olympics were hosted by Sydney, Australia. The games were held from September 15 to October 1, 2000.
The 2000 Olympics was the second time that Sydney had hosted the games, with the first being in 1938. The 2000 Olympics featured a total of 10,651 athletes from 199 countries competing in 300 events across 28 sports. The games were widely considered to be a success, with the opening and closing ceremonies receiving much praise.