2000 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
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| Date | 19:00, 1 October 2000 (AEDST (UTC+11:00)) |
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| Venue | Stadium Australia |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
| Filmed by | Seven Network and SOBO |
| Participants | 114,714 in attendance |
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The Closing Ceremony took place on 1 October 2000 in Stadium Australia. The Closing Ceremony attracted 114,714 people, the largest attendance in modern Olympic Games history. IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch declared that the 2000 Olympic games were best Olympic Games ever.
Segments
Countdown
- ‘Countdown Fanfare’ – Composed by Richard Mills performed by Sydney Symphony Orchestra
- ‘Games 2000 Fanfare’ – Composed by David Stanhope, performed by Sydney Symphony Orchestra
- ‘Island Home (Earth Beat mix)’ – Written by Neil Murray, performed by Christine Anu
Entry of the Flagbearers and the Athletes
- ‘Games 2000 Fanfare’ – Composed by David Stanhope, performed by Sydney Symphony Orchestra
- ‘Olympic Fireworks’ – Composed by David Stanhope
- ‘Journey of Angels’ – Performed by Chong Lim
- ‘Affirmation’ – Performed by Savage Garden
National Anthems of Greece and Australia
- ‘The National anthem of Greece’ – Performed by The Millennium Children’s Choir of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
- ‘The National Anthem of Australia (Advance Australia Fair’ – Music & Lyrics by Peter Dodds McCormick, performed by Sing 2001 Choir, Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Official Speeches
IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch declared at the Closing Ceremony,[17]
"I am proud and happy to proclaim that you have presented to the world the best Olympic Games ever."
Speech By The SOCOG President Michael Knight
For the last 17 days, we have been privileged to watch the performances of more than 11,000 of the best Athletes of the world. We have marveled at their skill, applauded their triumphs, shared their disappointments and admired their courage. So tonight, on behalf of all of us, I say thank you to the athletes of the world. You have given us the time of our lives and left us with memories which will last a lifetime. Behind the scenes, many tens of thousands of people have worked tirelessly to make these Games possible. The builders of these wonderful facilities, our sponsors, Jacques Rogge and the IOC Coordination Commission, the officials who have run the competitions and members of the Sydney 2000 team all deserve our gratitude. So, too, do the police, the rail workers, bus drivers, cooks, and cleaners, doctors and nurses and many others whose contribution has been outstanding. Above all, I would like you to join with me in applauding our magnificent volunteers. Without over 46,000 volunteers, Sydney could not have staged these Olympic Games. Their friendly enthusiasm, good humor and helpfulness set the tone for the whole Games. Volunteers receive no payment, but their contribution has been truly priceless. Tonight, I also want to thank our visitors from around the world for the way in which you have embraced our city and our country. Your warmth and friendship towards Australians from all walks of life has made hosting you a delight. For Australians... For Australians, this has been a very special time. From the arrival of the Olympic torch at Uluru, there has been a tremendous spirit among our people. Since the Opening Ceremony, there has been a magical feeling in Sydney. And with each day of the Games, a magical mood in this city has simply grown stronger. All Australians are entitled to feel proud of our athletes, our country and themselves for what our nation has achieved during this period. And finally, I want to thank my family. The families of all people in public life are subjected to extra pressures. Yet they don't share the praise when things go well. So tonight, I want to acknowledge my whole extended family, especially my wife and daughters Annie, Catherine, Joanna. I thank you for everything you have endured. Without your help, I wouldn't be here tonight. I love you very much. Thank you everyone. For more than 20 years, Juan Antonio Samaranch has been the President of the International Olympic Committee. Sydney is his last Games as IOC President. Regrettably, these Games for him were interrupted by personal tragedy. I thank him for his return in difficult circumstances and for his show of support for Sydney and Australia. Tonight is the last time Mr. Samaranch will ever speak to formally close an Olympic Games and deliver his verdict on those Games. Next year, he retires. Therefore, tonight is a very special occasion in his life. Please welcome Mr. Juan Antonio Samaranch.
The Olympic Order and Cup Awarding
Michael Knight, President of the President of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Organizing Committee (SOCOG) was awarded the Gold Olympic Order as an expression of gratitude for a perfect organisation. In addition, The International Olympic Committee has decided to award the Olympic Cup to the people of Sydney for their enthusiastic and unpartisan support of athletes from all countries.
The New Member Athletes of the International Olympic Committee
The eight athlete members who were elected are:
1) Sergei Bubka (athletics, Ukraine)
2) Charmaine Crooks (athletics, Canada)
3) Robert Ctvrtlik (volleyball, United States of America)
4) Manuel Estiarte (water polo, Spain)
5) Susan O'Neill (swimming, Australia)
6) Alexander Popov (swimming, Russian Federation)
7) Jan Zelezny (athletics, Czech Republic)
8) Roland Baar (rowing, Germany).
The 'Welcome Home, Olympics: Athens 2004' Handover
Dimitris Avramopoulos, Mayor of Athens and Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, President of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games Committee
Olympic Flag and Hymn
- ‘Olympic Hymn’ – Composed by Spiros Samara, lyrics by Costas Palamas, performed by Yvonne Kenny
- ‘Journey of Angels’ – Composed by Chong Lim
The flag bearers of the Olympic Flag was:
1) Lori Munz (swimming)
2) Melissa Rippon (water polo)
3) Anna Mcllwaine (diving)
4) Matthew Belcher (sailing)
5) Neil Dennis (rowing)
6) Stefan Szscurowski (rowing)
7) Kerrie Meares (cycling)
8) Mark Renshaw (cycling)
We'll Be One
- ‘We'll Be One’ – Performed by Nikki Webster & Sing 2001 Choir
Let's Party!
- ‘Absolutely Everybody (Latino Mix)’ – Performed by Vanessa Amorosi
- ‘Love is in the Air (Olympic samba mix)’ – Performed by John Paul Young
- ‘Back on the Terra Firma’ – Performed by Phil & Tommy Emmanuel
- ‘What You Need’ – Performed by INXS with Jon Stevens
- ‘Working Class Man’ – Performed by Jimmy Barnes
- ‘Beds Are Burning’ – Performed by Midnight Oil
- ‘Treaty’ – Performed by Yothu Yindi
- ‘Dancing Queen’ – Performed by Kylie Minogue
- Theme from ‘Jaws’ – Composed by John Williams
- Theme from the TV show, ‘Bananas in Pyjamas’(Remix) – Written by Blyton
- ‘Don’t Call Me Baby’ – Written, Lyrics & Performed by Madison Avenue
- ‘Finally’ – Performed by Cece Peniston
- ‘On A Night Like This’ – Performed by Kylie Minogue
- ‘Land Down Under’ – Performed by Men At Work with cast (The Geodome Stage was folded into a giant 8-sided octagontal figure called The Geode)
- ‘Waltzing Matilda’ – Performed by Slim Dusty with cast
Closing Night Harbour Spectacular
'Closing Night Harbour Spectacular' Soundtrack:
- Olympic Fireworks - David Stanhope
- Tannhauser Overture - Richard Wagner
- Arrivals: Movements I to V - Pee Wee Ferris
- Symphony Of A Thousand - Gustav Mahler
Anthems
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Millennium Children’s Choir of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia – Greek national anthem -
Millennium Children’s Choir of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, Sing 2001 Choir and Sydney Symphony Orchestra – Australian national anthem -
Yvonne Kenny, Millennium Children’s Choir of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and the Sing 2001 Choir – Olympic Hymn
Television coverage
Australia - Seven Network on Channel 7
See also
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