Sydney marks final day before start of 2000 Olympics

SYDNEY, Australia - A young girl takes part in festivities in downtown Sydney on Sept. 14 marking the last day before the official start of the 2000 Olympics. The Millennium Games get under way with an opening ceremony on Sept. 15 and run through Oct. 1.

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