The 2000 Summer Olympic Torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney in the build up to the 2000 Sydney Olympics.The torch passed through Redcliffe on the 15th June 2000 on its journey around Australia.
2 Redcliffe based photographers, Duane Hart and Michael Broadbent through Duane's Brisbane based sports photo agency Sporting Images, were accredited to cover the Olympic Games in Sydney as part of the Australian Media contingent.
Suttons Beach
Olympic Torch Relay - Redcliffe 15th June 2000. photo:Michael Broadbent
Julie Mcdonald with the Olympic Torch Relay - Suttons Beach Redcliffe 15th June 2000.
Photo:Michael Broadbent
Photo:Michael Broadbent
Cathy Freeman lights the flame inside the Olympic Stadium. Photo:Duane Hart
2000 Opening Ceremony - Australian team Photo:Duane Hart
Duane's sports portfolio including images from the Sydney Olympics can be found at : www.duanehart.com
Olympic Torch Relay - Suttons Beach Redcliffe 15th June 2000. The original poster is on display in the Jetty Arcade on Redcliffe Parade. Copies available from shop 12a in the Cominos Arcade.
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