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The cauldron in which the Sydney 2000 Olympic flame will burn during the
Games was tested in the early hours of Aug. 22.
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Let
the
Games ...
So you're geared up for the big night -- the pomp, the endless parade,
the age-old tradition of an Olympic Opening Ceremonies. However, if you're
an American, it ended before you ate breakfast. Don't panic, though:
Albeit tape-delayed, the ceremonies are still a 4 1/2-hour,
prime-time event on NBC. Tune in from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET/PT for
the festivities at Sydney's Olympic Stadium.
• Printable schedule: Olympic TV coverage
• Today's full schedule: Sept. 15
• CNNSI.com's
About Australia coverage
AUS
Torch
Lighter
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Aussie
Mystery
In 1996, it was Muhammad
Ali. Who will light the torch in 2000?
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IOC
President
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Juan Antonio
Samaranch
Amid controversy, he
presides over yet another Olympics.
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Women's Gymnastics
Team competition
Russia
Romania
Ukraine
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Men's Gymnastics
Team competition
China
Russia
Japan
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Men's Track and Field
100 meters
Maurice Greene (USA)
Bruny Surin (Canada)
Francis Obikwelu (Nigeria)
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TOTAL NBC HOURS: 4 1/2
TOTAL CABLE HOURS: 0
(All coverage listed at Eastern and Pacific Standard Times.)
NBC:
7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
The next two weeks will be hectic, but on Friday, NBC concentrates on one event: the Opening Ceremonies. Tune in after dinner -- and stay up until midnight -- as both Sydney and NBC officially kick off the Olympics.
BIG EVENTS:
Friday, Sept. 15
(All events listed at Sydney local time.)
OPENING CEREMONIES
- Olympic Stadium, 6-10 p.m.
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A LOOK AHEAD
SATURDAY:
Men's Soccer:
Italy vs. Honduras
U.S. vs. Cameroon
Women's Soccer:
Germany vs. Brazil
Men's Swimming:
400 free final
4x100 free final
Women's Swimming:
400 IM final
4x100 free final
Women's Basketball:
U.S. vs. South Korea
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