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What is the significance of the 2000 Sydney Olympics for Australia?
- Australia's first hosting of the Olympic Games
- The first Olympics where Australian Indigenous athletes competed
- Australia's second hosting of the Games, widely praised as one of the best Olympics in history and showcasing Australia to the world
Why this is the correct answer
Melbourne hosted in 1956, so the Sydney Games in 2000 were Australia's second time as Olympic host. Sydney's organisation and the warm reception given to athletes earned the event widespread praise and significantly boosted Australia's international profile.