Olympic 2008
Winning the right to stage the Olympic and Paralympic Games forever
changed the face of Sydney, Australia. The now-familiar images of
Darling Harbour, Homebush Bay and Bondi are only part of the most
recent stunning Olympic legacy.
Urban renewal, environmental conservation, recreational and sporting
venues, and a renewed national amateur sports program were all set
in high gear when Sydney was awarded the Games.
When TO-2008 announced its master plan for hosting the Olympic and
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…to the co-operation it
has brought about between governments, TO-2008 has brought together
individuals and communities from across the city, signing up 60,000
volunteers so far.
All cities that bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games make
elaborate and visionary plans. And every Olympiad leaves behind a
legacy. But few bids truly do. Looking around, we can already see
the beginnings of TO-2008's legacy to our community and to sport.
Already, we are winning.
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