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| The Encyclopedia of World History. 2001. |
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| Sydney, Australia, hosted the XXVII Summer Olympic Games. The Australian theme for the event was modernization and conservation, which emphasized Australia's commitment to preserving the environment. In a symbolic event, Cathy Freeman, an Australian sprinter of aboriginal descent, was chosen to light the torch that began the games. | 1 |
| The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition. Peter N. Stearns, general editor. Copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Maps by Mary Reilly, copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. | |
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