Australia told its story to the world in a night of flowing color and pageantry during the Opening Ceremonies of the XXVII Summer Games in Olympic Stadium. Unveiling an Olympic cauldron that arose from a fountain and scaled a waterfall to the top of the stadium, Sydney welcomed the world. Track and field icon Cathy Freeman, who is of aboriginal descent, lighted the cauldron. Click on an image below to review all the sights from the Opening Ceremonies.

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