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Visit the
International Paralympic
Committee
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The Sydney 2000 Paralympics
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Opening ceremonies — 110,000 people at Stadium Australia, Homebush Bay, NSW, one half hour west of Sydney.
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The USA team in the parade of athletes at the opening ceremonies, October 18, 2000
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A military jet flies over the stadium during the opening.
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Angel floats at the opening ceremonies.
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Olympic Boulevard, Homebush Bay.
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The Paralympic flame.
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Netherlands vs. USA in the semifinals. The US team lost.
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Britain vs. Germany in the first round. The Brits won.
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Fencing. The foils and vests are electronic, and indicate a touch on the scoreboard.
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Carol Hickey and Lisa Lanier of the USA Fencing Team.
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The US Sitting Volleyball team against Hungary. They came in last overall.
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Serving in the T class, below the elbow amputee.
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Members of the Swedish swimming team.
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The triple jump. Note the microphones on the track.
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