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[@coolsoap8]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="114">1:54</a>:13 there’s just something so beautiful about hearing everyone in the stadium sing together

[@kruger1411]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="111">1:51</a>:25 for Midnight OIl in their sorry suits. Absolutely brilliant! Sticking it up Howard! Well done!!!!

[@monalisa1280]

Thanks! 😍

[@Frazsier-lx1gr]

I think not many people in the stadium new what the sorry-suits were about and what the song is about. Hats off to Midnight Oil. 👍❤

[@Just_a_ghost713]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3040">50:40</a> after all these years the 2000 Sydney Olympics is still the best. The whole games was just a celebration from start to finish and a beautiful start to the new millennia. It wasn't big or grandiose, it was perfect.

[@Antphoneigh]

I love how the whole thing started as a set-up from “the ceremony is about to commence”

[@renataherself]

listen, i’m 87´ baby and i still remember opening and closing ceremony, i salute you Australia❤️ my dream country to visit

[@kimmokurikka2334]

Singing ABBA Dancing Queen in Australia! What a perfect combination!

[@default78643]

Midnight Oil's performance "Beds Are Burning" <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="111">1:51</a>:29

[@loudenkliehr3633]

Thank you. Came here looking for that.

[@rezdog311]

@@loudenkliehr3633 Same here, That was Epic ;)

[@buddyrichrocks]

Yep same here... was only 15 in 2000 and didn't have a clue back then...

[@ojosdemosca]

thanks, amazing moment.

[@shaded2715]

I almost cried when the performance ended. Keep the Oils burning. Saludos de México, amigos 😃😎

[@alejandrohernandezrivera2467]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="141">2:21</a>:53 Men At Work - Down Under The other anthem of Australia 🇦🇺

[@musicalt1350]

Thanks 👌

[@emilymiles1219]

I came to see this thanks

[@frankkoehlerseg]

In my opinion, the Sydney 2000 closing ceremony was one of the most spectacular if not the best ever. I think the only one that rivals it is London 2012. The festive atmosphere, multicolored, its quasi-impromptu character, the athletes as the epicenter of the big party, the ability that Australians have to laugh at themselves, the multicolored tour to each of the elements that are the pride of the country, makes it unique and unrepeatable. It is not a solemn event, it is a party by and for athletes. 🎊🎉🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jakubwidlarz]

I'd disagree. In hindsight London was a bit vanilla.

[@strike1977]

Us Australians know how to Party!! This closing ceremony is far best out of all of them!!!

[@garrywallace1007]

@Engineer Markos Mataas Beijing opening yes, but the closing was a bit lame....

[@l.b7152]

Yeah agree. It certainly helps when the closing ceremony are able to use those late 90’s and early 2000 hits. But London 2012 was also good too.

[@Leefryyinc]

@Engineer Markos Mataas anyone can set off a firecracker mate!

[@brunopelaccini1207]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="125">2:05</a>:15 - Kylie Minogue entering <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="127">2:07</a>:14 - Dancing Queen <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="138">2:18</a>:24 - On a Night Like This

[@psandoval65]

T H A N K. Y O U.!

[@dianaradrodro8437]

66⁸1111q

[@Seki1987]

Where is the Waltzing Matilda?

[@tahuaroa]

i have loved Kylie since 1987 - when, as a 10 y/o maori boy I migrated from NZ to Australia. Kylie is the best❣️❣️❣️

[@oki__]

For anyone wondering Waltzing Matilda was in the opening ceremony of the Paralympics

[@garrywallace1007]

I was there- I thought it was great on the night, but it was even more magnificent than I remember. The scale, the humour, the energy, the colour and movement and fun! This doesnt even show the biggest fireworks display in history straight after on the harbor...when the world was a better place.

[@dangerislander]

Just before 9/11 the world was so much better back then... security wasn't as tight and people weren't as hateful with eachother cause the cold war had ended a few years prior. Such a strange time of peace but something we should try to strive toward.

[@reignman0311]

Fully agreed, the world was A much better place..💯 percent!!!

[@YulkaGym]

I was an athlete inside the stadium, and to this day this closing ceremony gives me goosebumps. Simply THE BEST.

[@omnivision616]

I was 16 during the 2000 Olympics. The world really did feel different. Not just because I was a teenager. I wish we could go back.

[@imperijaable]

Yes, especially Nikki Webster singing We'll be one

[@tedmink7568]

The handover from Sydney to Athens was so emotional...was on the verge of tears.😓 I can feel the power of the 12 gods of Olympia.

[@vinsgraphics]

Music by Vangelis (RIP)

[@joshrees1985]

@@vinsgraphics Vangelis was a brilliant composer I discovered his music just after this Ceremony

[@lexx555]

I didn't think they could get more Australian than Men At Work singing the "unofficial" national anthem and then Slim Dusty came out. I still remember watching this live. Still get goosebumps

[@christosstamato527]

This was barely 'Men At Work' though.

[@mattanderson6336]

The Seekers should have sung ‘I Am Australian’

[@jesusdavis2941]

@@mattanderson6336 o believe so, that was missing. And Nicole Kidman? Didn't see her either

[@thejackyjooj3861]

@@mattanderson6336 I Am Australian would have made the performance

[@MsJubjubbird]

I thought the unofficial national anthem was The Voice??

[@Salesiable]

Without a doubt the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games will always be the greatest and the proudest 2 weeks in Australia 🇦🇺 history and Australia’s Sporting History. The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games have provided many great and wonderful memories that will stay with us forever for rest of our lives. We’ll continue to cherish and talk about The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games for many years and generations to come in the future. And the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games is still the best and the greatest Olympic Games ever staged in History.

[@AshishSingh-rb8kv]

Twenty one years ago I watched it at my home and never imagined I will live in Australia one day.These Aussie legends were totally awesome. Beautiful land down under❤️

[@sketcheswithjakefreeman7083]

Welcome - where are you from?

[@lukasthelight]

Same here, ended up living in former Olympic village :D

[@Zzyzzyzzs]

Me too. I was 12. Was lucky enough to move to Australia five years later; still there 18 years later. Knowing what I now know about Australia, its society, its culture and its history, it is a country I am proud to call home. And like every home, you want to make it the best it can be for all. I now understand the point of having Midnight Oil and Yothu Yindi look John Howard in the eye on the biggest stage of all and state their terms. I did not understand the message then; I do now. As immigrants, we must not fail Australia. Respect and a fair go for all. Pay the rent, pay our share, treaty now.

[@raulmartinezquiroz7386]

I remember I was 22 when I saw this spectacular ceremony on the TV, very early in the morning in the country where I live. I agree with this is one of the most spectacular closing ceremony, full of music, colors, energy and Australian icons indeed. I loved the Athens segment and I loved all the parade under the music of bands and singers. Congratulations Sydney.

[@MisterPolitical1]

is it Mexico?

[@MisterPolitical1]

Or you lived in the USA?

[@redmihello1020]

The best open and close Olympic ceremony in the world.. Congratulation to Australia Nation...Brilliant..5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@mgbell4917]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="147">2:27</a>:42 Slim Dusty - Waltzing Matilda

[@arjanpelle]

So grand to sing a song so clearly part of the Australian people and means much to them. Much more powerful than showing of some popstars who may have had international hits.

[@ZeZwede]

that's the one i was here for. thanks!

[@miaava2456]

Gosh Kylie is so stunning 😭😭

[@ashleysvoboda8331]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2247">37:27</a> is the first Olympic moment that I can recall throughout my entire life, and I still get goosebumps every time I watch it.

[@hopel5292]

my personal goosebumbs start from 35:44. I can't hold my tears from the deep emotions

[@emmoerm]

I definetly wasn't expecting "bananas in pyjamas"

[@JamesMurray1991]

Sydney had everything best Olympics ever,best Stadium design ever,best Cauldron design ever,best Opening and Closing Ceremonies I could go on but the Stadium was certainly impressive

[@Mpritchard1995]

When I was a kid I thought this was one big giant disco 😂

[@woodspam9875]

He isn't credited anywhere, but the beautiful music starting at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3440">57:20</a> was composed by Vangelis. May he rest in peace!

[@edwardswilliamsj]

Vangelis. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Elsew3259]

And his music continunes till 1:11:08. All of them are still unreleased…

[@jfilesgraphics]

From <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="60">1:00</a>:00 until the flame is extinguished is so emotional...my goodness. Olympiad will always belong to Greece, where it all started.

[@danielsydes7451]

I was a volunteer at the Sydney Olympics and there that night. Amazing experience!

[@yianniathanasopoulos]

As a volunteer during the 2000 Sydney Games, I could not be any prouder of what our city accomplished! Thank you Juan for proclaiming our games as the ‘best Olympic Games ever!’

[@TheRealMcP]

As a spectator, this was for me the last great Olympic games. A really special one - it just never seemed as interesting after Sydney 2000. Thanks for being a part of it!

[@tylerkochman1007]

He did that at every Olympics, except Atlanta’s in 1996, which he simply called the “most exceptional” instead

[@hurkydoesntknow]

As someone who has hopes of volunteering at the 2028 Olympics, I just want to thank you for your time and energy you put into these games. I cannot imagine how you felt during your time in Sydney.

[@joshrees1985]

My late father was one too all the volunteers did a magnificent job I hope. I can follow my father and become a volunteer in 2032 even though I am in Sydney

[@tahuaroa]

@@hurkydoesntknow 2032 Brisbane!!!

[@stefanhallmackenreuther2896]

Still here 2022! Anyone else?

[@KipSupernova]

It’s 2024 - I’m here 👍😃

[@imperijaable]

2024 bro :)

[@jamesb1372]

Still enjoy watching this 24 years later!

[@magmagzine]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@schwimmenbaumann1534]

😂

[@rubeedobee5399]

Had forgotten how amazing the closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympics was!! Definitely the best one ever. Love it!! Aussie .. Aussie .. Aussie .. Oi .. Oi .. Oi!

[@trevorwaninara7570]

The closing of Sydney 2000 Olympics I can remember watching it live here in Australia when I was in Primary school in Australia doing grade seven. This was televised on all Aussie tv stations.

[@susanung9228]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="125">2:05</a>:15 - KYLIE MINOGUE!!!

[@fabianohza7749]

so hot 🤤

[@Onyx765]

She looked just like Margot Robbie's Barbie💖😎

[@karelcornelius9586]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2144">35:44</a> National Anthem of Greece Hymm to Liberty <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2247">37:27</a> National Anthem of Australia Advance Australian Fair <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="77">1:17</a>:49 Nikki Webster <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="81">1:21</a>:38 Obor Switch Off <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="152">2:32</a>:44 Performance <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="154">2:34</a>:53 Ending

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

You forgot the Ancient Greek ceremony and the hand over of the Olympics to Greece.

[@nopcshere6097]

2:28:00 - Slim Dusty, playing 'Waltzing Matilda', and the crowd sings along.

[@ep6808]

Slim Dusty's performance gives me a billion goosebumps. Bless that man. A national treasure

[@jennifertheyowiehunter8753]

Where about is it? Time stamp?

[@ep6808]

@@jennifertheyowiehunter8753 2:27:38 :)

[@roseanne74]

@@jennifertheyowiehunter8753 the very last act.

[@evaadams8298]

100% best!!

[@ashoksonune7073]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="78">1:18</a>:00 Nikki Webster's WE W'LL BE ONE is the best song. It also has very deep meaning. She is wonderful singer🥹👌🏻👍🏻

[@joshua_gltm]

In Indonesia the scene of this song from 2000 Olympics Closing Ceremony are became filler to broadcasted in 5 private TV stations on that time

[@hudsonlear1625]

Imagine if AC/DC performed at the closing ceremony. That would have been wild

[@DD-xw6uw]

Imagine they remake their songs for the Olympics. “Back in blue (and gold)” instead of back in black.

[@DerRealLoewe]

I dont think anything can best Waltzing Matilda!

[@martinweber8796]

Ikr

[@LachySimmons]

Brisbane 2032

[@nicolaholgate7]

Why were they not there?they are Australia's best Rock exports after all😀

[@realPromotememedia]

Thanks to all you commentators putting in the artists and time links 👍👍👍 Only back here 20 years later because this was definitely a magnificent unforgettable *finest hour* from ‘Stralia 🇦🇺... was proud of you .. from UK🇬🇧

[@bilbobaggins8108]

When Slim Dusty sang Waltzing Matilda I almost burst into tears and I aint even Australian

[@lady_stog]

I'm sobbing like a child and im German :'D

[@roseanne74]

@Benj Smith Productions he passed away in 2003, about a week after Johnny Cash.

[@jeckalarson]

It's our non-official anthem :P We all tear up to that

[@robbie230966]

A song that has its roots in the tiny town of shildon,county Durham England

[@malamutmadre4930]

a wiesz o czym śpiewał ? o tym ze przepraszają Aborygenów

[@reindervantil2582]

The priestesses of Olympia. The brilliant music of Vangelis. R.I.P. Vangelis

[@JBiggsofWSNC]

What a remarkable nation Australia is. I hope can visit someday. 🇦🇺🇺🇲

[@nurultea2243]

Amazing Australia. I has been there.

[@scoopsjam]

2032

[@RaymondHng]

I was in Sydney for ten days in 2002. I stood under the Olympic cauldron just like Cathy Freeman did.

[@malamutmadre4930]

Pokolenie zabójców, złodziei, morderców przywiezionych za karę z Irlandii, Anglii . Które zniszczyło rodowitych Aborygenów .. Assange Wikileaks ich obywatel jest niszczony przez USA nigdy nie stanęli w jego obronie..

[@Salesiable]

Absolutely and we’ll welcome everyone from around the world to Australia with open arms and Australia is a wonderful country for everyone around the world to live in and especially visit even for a holiday in Australia 🇦🇺. I’m still proud to be a Australian today for 27 years

[@JayceeR]

the handover ceremony might be my best pick in this whole ceremony.. i can really feel the sacredness of the olympics for ancient greece

[@dennisruadorefulgente8712]

I agree.

[@DerekBlank]

Absolutely insane performance from beginning to end, and I can't believe we can watch it for free in HD. Thank you Olympics KZbin channel, and Australia.

[@markus33able]

This is the only closing ceremony in history where there were a record number of athletes who attended

[@garrywallace1007]

No one wanted leave Sydney- a trip to Australia is a once in a lifetime opportunity for most athletes...

[@thegeop5906]

the handover and introduction to Athens still gives me goose bumps! During these minutes you calm down again and become humble in relation to history and relativize the great show interludes. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="70">1:10</a>:10 looks like even the leading priestess gets overwhelmed by emotions!

[@vratarportirgolman]

Pathetic

[@vinsgraphics]

Starting about 57:15, the music of the handover ceremony was composed and directed by Vangelis. This is as close to an official recording that exists.

[@Pygmygerbil88]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2128">35:28</a> two most beautiful anthem on the face of earth.♥️🇭🇲♥️🇬🇷♥️

[@gaddag3315]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="81">1:21</a>:55 That part when the Olympic flame flied away from the cauldron on its way back to its original home has to be one of the best moments in this closing ceremony.

[@yujiadekok]

its actually a f111 with the dump and burm

[@phillxor]

⁠clearly, but it's what it symbolises.

[@rodrigofuentes1093]

See you in 2032. Again.

[@imperijaable]

Yeah :)

[@chrisamon80]

In Brisbane? Where is it located?

[@imperijaable]

I think Nikki Webster should perform We'll be one and Under the southern skies again then

[@daniellerose6548]

If you know the history of Australia and the lyrics behind beds are burning by Midnight Oil… the ‘sorry’ printed on all their clothes was so symbolic. That for me is the greatest part of this whole ceremony. Truly talking about result of european settlers had on the Aboriginals and an all white aussie band not only owning it, but saying sorry in a legendary aussie rock n roll way. Seriously understated. Huge. Fantastic.

[@williamcramer3596]

Well done Australia, well done!

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

A great show and I enjoyed watching it. But the absolute highlight for me was the performance of the KING himself. The great SLIM DUSTY and the song he sang at least a million times. Three years later he left us to "Walk a mile or two" in the heavenly outback. R.I.P. SLIM, we miss You, mate. You've done us proud. (And not only in Australia. I'm from Germany) 🤠👍🏼🇦🇺👋🏼🇩🇪👍🏼🤠

[@mattanderson6336]

Slim was a national treasure like Banjo Patterson.

[@davepatton7932]

In my opinion the greatest closing ceremony in Olympic history also Sydney also had the greatest opening ceremony well done Australia. Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 My second favorite was Atlanta 96

[@mschick831]

Best games ever!!!

[@reignman0311]

@@mschick831 When the world was a beautiful and better place for everyone!!!♥️

[@timbyles4124]

What a memory. The guy on the quad was being watched by billions around the world. You have to incorporate some humour into all this. SUPERB!!!!!

[@rahmanruman4414]

One of the best closing ceremony ever......vibrant....colourful.....live.....participatory......mesmerising music

[@henriquevalverde7179]

THE best.

[@upsigned]

Wat an outstanding Olympic was 2000 sydney still remember, pure nostalgia.

[@dreasbn]

still resonates in my mind as the most emotional contemporary loose closing ceremony ever... with the inclusion of so many great songs and visible diversity... Love Is In The Air and the waving lights gave me goosebumps all over....

[@westaussie965]

“Visible diversity?” Give it a rest lefty🤦‍♀️

[@MrGluey666]

YOTHU YINDI !!!! Ultimately the most iconic

[@Zzyzzyzzs]

It really should be what we remember most of all. M Yunupingu pointing a defiant finger at the podium and "all those talking politicians" (remember, it would have been John Howard sitting up there) sends chills down my spine. I can't imagine the current government would sanction a performance of Treaty and Beds are Burning at this, the biggest stage, bringing Australia's shame to the world. If only all those people from all those countries knew what they were dancing to, knew what those lyrics meant. I was 12 and born outside of Australia; I certainly didn't know. I dearly wish I did.

[@Xargers]

Kylie's first performance begins at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="123">2:03</a>:39, and the second one begins at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="138">2:18</a>:09.

[@Marian1st.]

Best performance and best song: Christine Anu - My Island Home <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="769">12:49</a>

[@glenchapman3899]

As an expat Australian I cry every time I see this version of My Island Home

[@Marian1st.]

@@glenchapman3899 I can imagine. I’m not Australian and I think this is such a powerful song and performance. It strikes you to the core, and it makes you feel proud of all the Aussies out there.

[@garrywallace1007]

I was there that night...My Island Home was the most sublime moment of my whole life....

[@moow950]

The home coming ceremony of the Olympic flag to Greece was enchanting. Greece will forever be the spiritual home of the Olympic Games. Long live Greece 🇬🇷!

[@savvasperisanidis]

Zito I Ellas

[@malamutmadre4930]

a kto wymyślił znicz olimpijski ? tego nie wiesz a ja wiem

[@MisterPolitical1]

@@malamutmadre4930 the 1st Olympic torch appeared in the 1928 Summer games in Amsterdam.

[@MisterPolitical1]

@@malamutmadre4930 Carl Diem introduced the 1st Olympic torch relay in 1936.

[@altercharmeur2554]

One of so many highlights: The Oils <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="111">1:51</a>:30 Beds Are Burning Perhaps the best Olympic Games ever ... Sidney 2000

[@theanimal619]

From the <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="82">1:22</a>:00 mark and forward I watched this classic show on CBC television in the early morning from Vanessa Amorosi's performance on was in awe of the singing and dancing 👍🏽🤘🏾

[@Hat1607]

Sydney had the best Olympic Games and closing ceremony in the world! 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@lexx555]

I agree but i admit my bias!

[@Hat1607]

@Dan Holbrookyes the London 2012 Olympics were phenomenal :)

[@israeldiaze]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3356">55:56</a> 🇬🇷 Athens 2004 Handover 🇬🇷

[@johnireland1000]

What an amazing time. The world lost its innocence after this

[@endofdaysx7streaming]

I agree 1998/1999/2000 was such an amazing time to grow up in, times like these and other sporting moments will never be matched for me have too many good memories of these years, once 9/11 happened the world changed and still to this day not fully recovered for that catastrophic event

[@accent1666]

cmon, lets not get too nostalgic, there was still moments to enjoy after the 2000s

[@azeeminator]

@@endofdaysx7streaming not just 9/11, the launch of Facebook and other social media application resulted in a generation that has become less empathetic.

[@TuberoseKisser]

It was never innocent to begin with tbh

[@accent1666]

@@TuberoseKisser but it was certainly better compared to decades prior

[@hopes4dreams]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="83">1:23</a>:00 - Absolutely Everybody

[@alessiosportillo2030]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="290">4:50</a> the most funniest opening of the closing ceremony of the best olympiad ever.

[@nevrs]

That's me running down the straight in the blue at 9:23 as a fake marathon runner!

[@alexosei-kofi1652]

the 2024 Games in Paris better do something similar to this with gaston lagraffe.

[@StFidjnr]

@@nevrs if it wasn't for the guy you are on your way to lowering the marathon world best time

[@sarakeith2246]

It is hilarious!

[@TheKweenII_09]

this is one of the funniest and most chaotic moment ever 😂

[@vanissadesra21]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="133">2:13</a>:00 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="133">2:13</a>:56 Bananas in Pyjamas is one of my all-time fav Australian entertainment icon, their series also very popular in some of Asian countries (mainly in Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia), in my country Indonesia the series was very popular & aired on Indosiar every weekend since 1998 until 2003, and Elle MacPherson is one of my fav role model because she known for hosting The Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model. Apa kabar semua? Greetings me from Indonesia! BIP is also the greatest icon for 90s kids...

[@prowolf633]

I wish they’d revive Bananas in Pyjamas as a live action show again (the cgi revival was kinda sore to look at 😬)

[@vanissadesra21]

@@prowolf633 Yes, I also wish the franchise can be popularized in Asian countries too

[@SnoopyM4]

Slim Dusty singing Waltzing Matilda with the crowd😢 feels

[@joshrees1985]

Snoopy I certainly was since I had the greatest time of my life in 2000 I knew Ian Thorpe at this moment in time he swam my local swimming centre in Sydney I don’t think I will experience that same buzz that the Sydney Olympics games have me ever again that period of time was very special

[@OLYMPICHANNEL]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="780">13:00</a> Chritine Anu <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3355">55:55</a> President Athens 2004 Gianna Angelopoulos Daskalaki <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="64">1:04</a>:05 Mayor of Sydney <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="67">1:07</a>:50 Presentation of the emblem of Athens 2004

[@thegeop5906]

to this very day for me this is still the best olympic closing ceremony of all times!

[@Jturner599]

Watching this in 2022 brings tears my eyes honestly as an Australian we really had the best olympics

[@Cykoid]

I agree I don’t think a single closing ceremony has eclipsed ours.

[@user-co2zp9tm7c]

Kylie Dancing Queen !!!!!!!!!!

[@chowmarina008]

Australia put on the best opening and closing ceremonies I love waltzing Matilda!! Australia is on my bucket list. Aussies I love u guys!!

[@evaadams8298]

Slim Dusty singing Waltzing Matilda was my favourite as well 👏👏👏🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🙋‍♀️

[@joshrees1985]

We will welcome you with open arms when you visit enjoy our bueatiful country :D

[@sunvulcansunvulcan5337]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="78">1:18</a>:14 Pokemon's Lisia - Tokyo 2020 Performance Closing Ceremony <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="132">2:12</a>:58 Pokemon Ranger's Lunick, Solana, Kellyn, Kate, Keith, Ben, Summer, Murph, Jack Walker, Lizabeth, Aria, Rhythmi and others - Tokyo 2020 Performance Closing Ceremony

[@paulcumming4161]

It was so awesome to have been there to see it for real. Maybe one day this will be released on DVD as was the Opening Ceremony.

[@robbieswain]

Immediately burst into tears when slim dusty started singing waltzing Matilda

[@lady_stog]

Same 😭

[@roseanne74]

Still do.

[@danielespitia866]

hora <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="125">2:05</a>:55 when kylie minogue was the star 20 years ago, i 12 was years with song "in your eyes"

[@TheDoberman2007]

By far the best opening and closing ceremonies in the history. Followed by the best Olympics. Don’t think it will ever be topped.

[@gstv612]

Athens and London were great too, this three years were the best of the entire contemporary Olympics nowadays.

[@rlai2201]

Gontzal ST London was horrible!

[@gstv612]

@@rlai2201 for me were on the best, but there are multiple opinions. Some people loved Beijing 2008 and for me was the worst year. Different opinions.

[@if3553]

@Daniel King why???

[@SuperFlashDriver]

The olympic games of the 2000s in my opinion were the best ones. By the time London 2012 one came around, it started to dwindle and become corporate and stale over the years, even the Tokyo 2020 one wasn't impressive either way.

[@antoniodavirbrito]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2145">35:45</a> 🇬🇷 Greece Anthem 🇬🇷 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3356">55:56</a> 🇬🇷 Athens 2004 Handover 🇬🇷

[@marcopisano256]

My Island Home - Christine Anu <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="769">12:49</a>

[@Peter_LiveMusic]

Thanks

[@firmeyfelizporlaunion.5426]

Nikki Webster amazing performance 😢😭 The flame is extinguish..

[@silviazac9698]

Affirmation- Savage Garden ❤

[@nicocastilloabad]

The first ceremony I saw completed when I was 5 years old ♥

[@Salesiable]

Nicolás Castillo Abad I was 5 years old too when I watched the Closing Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games live on channel 7

[@dankulafan6905]

I was 3 when I watched this

[@nicocastilloabad]

@@Salesiable What a memories! I hope to be there in Brisbane 2032!!!

[@commanderfionafakeno5984]

I will be there in 2032

[@israeldiaze]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="89">1:29</a>:27 🎵🎵🎵 John Paul Young - Love is in the Air in Sydney 2000 🎵🎵🎵

[@strike1977]

a perfect song for this ceremony

[@EchoBravo370]

From Strictly Ballroom. Still my favourite Aussie film ever. Thanks Baz for the movie and for this ceremony you produced. Great work!

[@ptRruby]

awesome

[@romaine.b8598]

So much love...perfection

[@strike1977]

Yassssssss!!! My favourite part was Elle McPherson on the cat walk to 'Don't Call Me Baby' by Madison Avenue and Priscilla Queen of the Desert with CeCe Peniston's, 'Finally'! Oh, I almost forgot, 'on a night like this' by Kylie! The best ever closing ceremony!!!

[@alphanimtheskykid]

My favourite was the performance with Kylie Minogue's "Dancing Queen".

[@victorserrano8294]

I remember the dumb sports commentators from my country saying that Priscilla, Queen of the Desert was a very well known and beloved doll in Australia

[@sovereignspirit7640]

@@victorserrano8294 😂😂😂

[@agentsteel86]

El mejor cierre de clausura olímpica... inolvidable Jhon Paul Young que elegancia y toda esa atmósfera de unión entre naciones que une la música....el amor está en el aire...

[@meridian2000]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="285">4:45</a> to <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="625">10:25</a> has to be one of my favourite parts of the Sydney Olympics Closing Ceremony, it was so hilarious I couldn't stop laughing.

[@thejackyjooj3861]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="147">2:27</a>:46 Slim Dusty <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="141">2:21</a>:55 Down Under <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="119">1:59</a>:00 Treaty <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="111">1:51</a>:30 Beds are Burning

[@cojptako8967]

Dancing Queen Is best song ever. anytime make me happy

[@biancaandoy8221]

Thank you olympic for uploading ng full coverage of sydney olympic

[@eduardoarceo9732]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="156">2:36</a>:18 Why they cut the Harbor Bridge fireworks that was the best part 🙌🏼🎆🎇

[@joshrees1985]

Eduardo Arceo yes I was thinking the same thing

[@rajivmurkejee7498]

Harbour

[@tK-be6ns]

It has its own video.

[@eduardoarceo9732]

@@tK-be6ns yeah I know but it would of been nice if they put it in the video lol

[@mundoaberto1978]

Absolutely the best Olympics everytime.

[@Dessme]

Humanity celebrating! I remember watching this closing ceremony live from the comfort of my home in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Really fascinating and creates a feeling of brotherhood among the people of the world. Now my brother lives in Australia. Thank you for posting this video.

[@OLYMPICHANNEL]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="74">1:14</a>:45 The famous australian moth that landed on the soprano's dress. 😂😂😂

[@garrywallace1007]

Funny, she said she saw it coming, and was hoping it wouldnt land in her mouth!!

[@RaymondHng]

And it stayed there for the rest of her performance.

[@bread_n_butter8614]

The Greek/Vangelis part is amazing at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="3429">57:09</a>

[@clarkgriswold6307]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="147">02:27</a>:47 ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE!

[@drathicusrex7244]

Came here for Slim, thank you for the time stamp!

[@kochstevens3210]

great moments, memories, & great games..twas when we were all a bit younger...Sydney was a great place to b back then..

[@arthurluna6189]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="69">1:09</a>:00 Eu amo o quão simbólica é essa cena: as Olimpíadas finalmente voltando para casa e para seu berço, que é Atenas. É como se fosse uma pessoa que, depois de tantos anos distante da família, ela finalmente retorna para sua casa, para os braços da sua família. É de emocionar até hoje.

[@aayushsirothia2668]

Which song is it? Really peaceful, loved it :)

[@jesusdavis2941]

Exacto. Muy emotivo la verdad

[@johnny5246]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="125">2:05</a>:13 Legend Kylie 🔥🔥🔥

[@marcusbrown465]

Kylie's performance of Dancing Queen was spectacular.

[@anitagorsic82]

This brings back great memories True Aussie Legends performing at the closing ceremony Sydney olympics were Amazing :)