Ten Australian sporting legends were honoured for their achieves at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, as the city celebrated 25 years since the tournament.

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Sydney has celebrated the 25th anniversary of the 2000 Olympic Games at the stadium where the event took place. Ten sporting legends were recognised for their achievements at the venue, which has been a significant site since its opening in 1999. The commemoration included a surprise performance by Nikki Webster, who was joined by her children on stage, recalling her iconic role during the Olympic opening ceremony watched by billions.

The event also honoured notable athletes from football, rugby league, and rugby union, including John Aloisi, Mark Schwarzer, Andrew Johns, and Brad Fidler. The anniversary highlighted the legacy of the Sydney Olympics and Paralympics, which was the first time both organising committees worked together. Attention now turns to Brisbane as it prepares to host the Olympics in 2032.

Sydney celebrates 25 years since 2000 Olympics

Back where it all began on the field of dreams. I mean, just sitting here with you now in this stadium, it's...it's so many memories. Ten sporting legends recognised for their achievements in the same venue since it opened in 1999. The night also marks 25 years since the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Nikki Webster making a surprise performance, this time with her son and daughter. ♪ Where the dreamin' and the dreamin' ♪ Where the face of things yet to come... The same stage where a quarter of a century earlier she shone in front of three billion people. ♪ Oh, what a moment in... And there's this moment from the Sydney Games, etched into Australian folklore. A magnificent performance. What a legend. Played out, you know, in such a public way. But so meaningful. It's so personal. In football, two World Cup heroes. John Aloisi, the man who scored the winning penalty the night Australia qualified for its first World Cup in 32 years. Australia have done it! John! Come on! A lot of people will tell me where they were. They're not only here in Australia, they're watching from around the world. And former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. Saved by Schwarzer! Rugby League immortal Andrew Johns and fellow Kangaroos and New South Wales drought-breaking coach Brad Fidler. In union, a captain who achieved the rarest of glories. A home series win over the British Lions in 2001. It was a great, great period for Australian rugby. Another Olympian who starred on the world stage alongside Paralympic legends. We had the Olympics and then the Paralympics. It was the first time the two organising committees worked together. All eyes now turn to Brisbane, where a new chapter will be written for Australian sport in 2032. Brittany Lane, 10 News.

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