Sydney 2000 Olympics 25 years on | 7NEWS

Sprinter Melinda Gainsford-Taylor reflects on competing at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games 25 years after the opening ceremony. She describes the extraordinary atmosphere of performing in front of 110,000 spectators at her home Olympics and witnessing Cathy Freeman's iconic moment lighting the Olympic cauldron. Gainsford-Taylor shares how the overwhelming crowd support inspired rather than intimidated her during competition. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9h... Facebook »   / 7newsaustralia   TikTok »   / 7newsaustralia   Instagram »   / 7newsaustralia   X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Spotlight and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7 News Australia full broadcasts and full episodes at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. #BREAKINGNEWS #7NEWS