At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, 46 events in athletics were contested, 24 for men and 22 for women. "I am proud and happy to proclaim that you have presented to the world the best Olympic Games ever Sydney (ˈsɪdniː is the most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 4 There were a total number of 2134 participating athletes from 193 countries.
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Medal summary
Men's events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
| 100 metres details |  Maurice GreeneUnited States (USA) | 9. The 100 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics programme were held at Stadium Australia on Friday 22 September Maurice Greene (born July 23, 1974) is an American former sprinter in athletics, who holds several World records The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 87 |  Ato BoldonTrinidad and Tobago (TRI) | 9. Ato Jabari Boldon (born December 30, 1973) is a retired athlete from Trinidad and Tobago, the 1997 200 m World Champion and four-time Olympic Trinidad and Tobago competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 99 |  Obadele ThompsonBarbados (BAR) | 10. Obadele Thompson (born March 30, 1976) is a sprint athlete from Barbados. Barbados competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 04 |
| 200 metres details |  Konstantinos KenterisGreece (GRE) | 20. The 200 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics programme were held at Stadium Australia on Wednesday 27 September and Konstantinos Kenteris, also spelled as Konstadinos Kederis (in Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Κεντέρης born July 11, 1973) is Greece competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 09 |  Darren CampbellGreat Britain (GBR) | 20. Darren Andrew Campbell (born September 12 1973 in Moss Side, Manchester, England) is a retired English sprint The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland competed as Great Britain at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia 14 | Ato Boldon Trinidad and Tobago (TRI) | 20. Ato Jabari Boldon (born December 30, 1973) is a retired athlete from Trinidad and Tobago, the 1997 200 m World Champion and four-time Olympic Trinidad and Tobago competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 20 |
| 400 metres details | Michael Johnson United States (USA) | 43. Michael Duane Johnson (born September 13 1967 in The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 84 | Alvin Harrison United States (USA) | 44. Alvin Harrison (born January 20, 1974) is an American athlete. The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 40 |  Greg HaughtonJamaica (JAM) | 44. Greg Haughton (born November 10, 1973 in Saint Mary Jamaica) is a Jamaican 400 metres runner Jamaica competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 70 |
| 800 metres details |  Nils SchumannGermany (GER) | 1:45. The men's 800 meter run at the 2000 Summer Olympics was held between September 23 and 27 in which Germany 's Nils Schumann upset Denmark 's world record holder Nils Schumann (born May 20, 1978) is a German athlete, winner of the 800 m at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Germany competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 08 |  Wilson KipketerDenmark (DEN) | 1:45. Not to be confused with Wilson Boit Kipketer. Wilson Kipketer (born 12 December 1972) is a Danish former Denmark competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 14 |  Djabir Saïd GuerniAlgeria (ALG) | 1:45. Djabir Saïd-Guerni (جابر سعيد جورني born March 29, 1977 in Algiers) is a retired Algerian athlete who competed in the Algeria competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 16 |
| 1500 metres details |  Noah NgenyKenya (KEN) | 3:32. Noah Kiprono Ngeny (born November 2, 1978) is a Kenyan athlete, and the surprise winner of the 1500 m at the 2000 Summer Kenya competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 07 (OR) |  Hicham El GuerroujMorocco (MAR) | 3:32:32 | Bernard Lagat Kenya (KEN) | 3:32. Hicham El Guerrouj ( Arabic: هشام الكروج born September 14, 1974, Berkane) is a Moroccan former middle distance Morocco competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Valerie, Australia. Bernard Kipchirchir Lagat (born December 12, 1974, Kapsabet, Kenya) is a middle and long distance Champion Kenya competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 44 |
| 5000 metres details |  Million WoldeEthiopia (ETH) | 13:35. These are the official results of the Men's 5000m metres event at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia. Million Wolde (born March 17, 1979) is an Ethiopian athlete, winner of 5000 m at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Ethiopia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 49 | Ali Saidi-Sief Algeria (ALG) | 13:36. Ali Saidi-Sief (علي سيدي سيف born March 15, 1978 in Constantine) is an Algerian Olympic runner. Algeria competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 20 | Brahim Lahlafi Morocco (MAR) | 13:36. Brahim Lahlafi (ابراهيم لهلفي (born April 15, 1968) is a retired long-distance runner who represented Morocco during his active career Morocco competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Valerie, Australia. 47 |
| 10000 metres details | Haile Gebrselassie Ethiopia (ETH) | 27:18. Haile Gebrselassie ( Ge'ez: ኃይሌ ገብረ ሥላሴ haylē gebre silassē; born April 18 1973 is an Ethiopian long distance track Ethiopia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 20 | Paul Tergat Kenya (KEN) | 27:18. Paul Kibii Tergat (born June 17, 1969) is a Kenyan professional athlete. Kenya competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 29 | Assefa Mezgebu Ethiopia (ETH) | 27:19. Assefa Mezgebu (born June 19, 1978 in Sidamo) is a retired Ethiopian long-distance runner most known for winning a bronze medal in the Ethiopia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 75 |
| 110 metre hurdles details |  Anier GarciaCuba (CUB) | 13. Anier Octavio García Ortiz (born March 9, 1976) is a Cuban athlete, winner of 110 m hurdles at the 2000 Summer Olympics Cuba competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 00 | Terrence Trammell United States (USA) | 13. Terrence R Trammell (born November 23, 1978 to Julie and Roger Trammell in Atlanta Georgia, U The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 16 | Mark Crear United States (USA) | 13. Mark James Crear (born November 2, 1968 in San Francisco, California) is a double Olympic medalist in the 110 m hurdles The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 22 |
| 400 metre hurdles details | Angelo Taylor United States (USA) | 47. Angelo F Taylor (born December 29 1978 is an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 2000 and 2008 Summer Olympics. The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 50 |  Hadi Al SomayliSaudi Arabia (KSA) | 47. Hadi Soua'an Al-Somaily ( Arabic: هادي صوعان الصميلي born December 30, 1976 in Taif) is a Saudi Arabian athlete Saudi Arabia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 53 |  Llewellyn HerbertSouth Africa (RSA) | 47. Llewellyn Herbert (born July 21, 1977 in Bethal) is a South African athlete competing over 400 metres hurdles. South Africa competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 81 |
| 3000 metre steeplechase details | Reuben Kosgei Kenya (KEN) | 8:21. Reuben Seroney Kosgei (born August 2, 1979 in Kapsabet, Kenya) is a middle and long distance athlete mostly Kenya competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 43 | Wilson Boit Kipketer Kenya (KEN) | 8:21. Not to be confused with Wilson Kipketer. Wilson Boit Kipketer (born October 6, 1973 in Kenya, one of twelve children Kenya competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 77 | Ali Ezzine Morocco (MAR) | 8:22. Ali Ezzine (born September 3, 1978 in Beni M'Tir Nord) is a Morroccan athlete who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase Morocco competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Valerie, Australia. 15 |
| 4×100 metre relay details | United States (USA) Jon Drummond Bernard Williams Brian Lewis Maurice Greene | 37. The men's 4 x 100 metres relay races at the 2000 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program were held on September 29 and September The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Jonathan ("Jon" A Drummond (born September 9, 1968) is an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay Brian M Lewis (born December 5, 1974) is an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 2000 Maurice Greene (born July 23, 1974) is an American former sprinter in athletics, who holds several World records 61 |  Brazil (BRA)Vicente de Lima Edson Ribeiro André da Silva Claudinei da Silva | 37. Brazil competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Vicente Lenílson de Lima (born June 4 1977 in Currais Novos) is a Brazilian sprinter specializing in the 100 metres 200 metres and the Édson Luciano Ribeiro (born December 8, 1972) is a Brazilian sprinter competing mostly in 100 metres. André Domingos da Silva (born 26 November, 1972 in Santo André, São Paulo) is a Brazilian athlete who competed mainly in the Claudinei Quirino da Silva (born November 19, 1970 in Lençóis Paulista) is a Brazilian sprinter competing mostly in 200 90 | Cuba (CUB) Luis Alberto Perez Ivan Garcia Freddy Mayola José Angel Cesar | 38. Cuba competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Luís Alberto Pérez (born April 6, 1978 in Managua, Nicaragua) is a life long resident of Managua, Nicaragua, where he Iván García (born February 29, 1972) is a former sprinter from Cuba who won an Olympic bronze medal in 4 x 100 metres relay Freddy Santiago Mayola Fernández (born November 1, 1977in Havana, Ciudad de la Habana) is a Cuban sprinter who won Jose Angel Cesar (born 3 January, 1978) was a Cuban athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres 04 |
| 4×400 metre relay details | United States (USA) Alvin Harrison Antonio Pettigrew Calvin Harrison Michael Johnson | 2:56. The 4 x 400 metres relay races at the 2000 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program were held on September 29 and September The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Alvin Harrison (born January 20, 1974) is an American athlete. Antonio Pettigrew (born November 3, 1967) was a 2000 Olympic gold medalist in the men's 4x400 meter relay for the United States, by his Calvin Harrison (born January 20, 1974) is an American athlete. Michael Duane Johnson (born September 13 1967 in 35 |  Nigeria (NGR)Clement Chukwu Jude Monye Sunday Bada Enefiok Udo-Obong | 2:58. Nigeria competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Clement Chukwu (born July 7, 1973) is a former Nigerian athlete who specialised in the 200 and 400 metres. Jude Monye (born November 16, 1973) is a Nigerian athlete who specializes in the 400 metres. Sunday Bada (born June 22, 1969 in Kwara) is a retired Nigerian sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres event Enefiok Udo-Obong (born May 22, 1982) is a Nigerian sprinter who has won a bronze medal in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2004 68 | Jamaica (JAM) Michael Blackwood Greg Haughton Christopher Williams Danny McFarlane | 2:58. Jamaica competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Michael Blackwood (born August 29, 1976) is a Jamaican athlete who specializes in 400 Metres his personal best being 44 Greg Haughton (born November 10, 1973 in Saint Mary Jamaica) is a Jamaican 400 metres runner Christopher Williams (born 15 March 1972)in Mandeville Manchester is a Jamaican sprinter Danny McFarlane OD (born February 14, 1972) is a Jamaican hurdler, who has won numerous international medals in individual and 78 |
| 20 km walk |  Robert KorzeniowskiPoland (POL) | 1:18. Robert Korzeniowski (born July 30, 1968 in Lubaczów, Poland) is a former Polish racewalker. Poland competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 59 (OR) |  Noé Hernández ValentinMexico (MEX) | 1:19. Noé Hernández (born March 15, 1978) is a Mexican race walker. Mexico competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 03 |  Vladimir AndreyevRussia (RUS) | 1:19. Vladimir Vasilyevich Andreyev (Владимир Васильевич Андреев born September 7, 1966 in Yamanchurino, Chuvashia) Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 27 |
| 50 km walk | Robert Korzeniowski Poland (POL) | 3:42. Robert Korzeniowski (born July 30, 1968 in Lubaczów, Poland) is a former Polish racewalker. Poland competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 22 |  Aigars FadejevsLatvia (LAT) | 3:43. Aigars Fadejevs (born December 27, 1975, Valka) is a Latvian athlete, competing in 20 km and 50 km walk. Latvia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 40 | Joel Sánchez Guerrero Mexico (MEX) | 3:44. Joel Sánchez Guerrero (born August 6, 1964 in Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal) is a Mexican race walker, who made Mexico competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 36 |
| Marathon | Gezahgne Abera Ethiopia (ETH) | 2:10. Gezahegne Abera (born April 23, 1978) is an Ethiopian athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 2000 Summer Olympics Ethiopia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 11 | Erick Wainaina Kenya (KEN) | 2:10. Erick Wainaina (born December 19, 1973 in Nyahururu) is a Kenyan marathon runner who won an Olympic bronze medal in Kenya competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 31 | Tesfaye Tola Ethiopia (ETH) | 2:11. Tesfaye Tola (born October 19, 1974) is a long-distance runner most known for winning a bronze medal in marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Ethiopia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 10 |
| Long jump | Ivan Pedroso Cuba (CUB) | 8. Iván Lázaro Pedroso Soler (born December 17, 1972 in La Habana) is a retired Cuban athlete specializing in Long jump. Cuba competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 55 m |  Jai TaurimaAustralia (AUS) | 8. Jai Taurima (born June 26, 1972 in Southport Queensland) is a retired Australian athlete who competed in the Long jump. Australia was the host nation for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. 49 m |  Roman ShchurenkoUkraine (UKR) | 8. Roman Shchurenko (born September 14, 1976) is a Ukrainian athlete specializing in Long jump. Ukraine competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 31 m |
| High jump | Sergey Klyugin Russia (RUS) | 2. Sergey Petrovich Klyugin (born March 24, 1974 in Kineshma) is a Russian High jumper He won the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 35 m | Javier Sotomayor Cuba (CUB) | 2. Javier Sotomayor Sanabria (born October 13, 1967 in Limonar, Matanzas Province) is a Cuban former athlete who Cuba competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 32 m | Abderrahmane Hammad Algeria (ALG) | 2. Abderrahmane Hammad (عبدالرحمن حمد born May 27, 1977 in Dellys) is an Algerian athlete competing in the High jump Algeria competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 32 m |
| Triple jump | Jonathan Edwards Great Britain (GBR) | 17. Jonathan David Edwards, CBE, (born May 10, 1966 in London) is a former British Triple jumper and widely regarded The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland competed as Great Britain at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia 71 m | Yoel Garcia Cuba (CUB) | 17. Yoel García Luis (born November 25, 1973 in Nueva Gerona, Isla de la Juventud) is a Cuban Triple jumper who he won the silver Cuba competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 47 m | Denis Kapustin Russia (RUS) | 17. Denis Kapustin (born October 5, 1970 in Kazan) is a retired triple jumper from Russia. Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 46 m |
| Pole vault | Nick Hysong United States (USA) | 5. Nick Hysong (born December 9, 1971 in Winslow Arizona) is an American athlete competing in the Pole vault. The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 90 m | Lawrence Johnson United States (USA) | 5. For the football player of the same name see Lawrence Johnson (football player. The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 90 | Maksim Tarasov Russia (RUS) | 5. Maksim Vladimirovich Tarasov (Максим Владимирович Тарасов born December 2, 1970 in Yaroslavl) is a retired Pole vaulter Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 90 |
| Shot put |  Arsi HarjuFinland (FIN) | 21. Arsi Ilari Harju (born March 18, 1974 in Kurikka) is a Finnish Shot putter with the team Perhon kiri. Finland competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 29 m | Adam Nelson United States (USA) | 21. Adam Nelson (born July 7, 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an elite American Shotputter A 1997 graduate of Dartmouth The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 21 m | John Godina United States (USA) | 21. John Carl Godina (born May 31, 1972 in Fort Sill Oklahoma) is an American Shot putter whose record includes three World The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 20 m |
| Discus throw details |  Virgilijus AleknaLithuania (LTU) | 69. These are the official results of the Men's Discus Throw at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia. Virgilijus Alekna is a famous Lithuanian athlete He was born on 14 February 1972 in Terpeikiai, Lithuania, near the town of Lithuania competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 30 m | Lars Riedel Germany (GER) | 68. Lars Riedel (born June 28, 1967 in Zwickau) a former German Discus thrower Riedel has the sixth longest discus throw of all-time with a personal Germany competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 50 m | Frantz Kruger South Africa (RSA) | 68. Frantz Kruger (born May 22, 1975 in Kempton Park, South Africa) is a South African born Finnish Discus thrower who won the Olympic South Africa competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 19 m |
| Javelin throw |  Jan ŽeleznýCzech Republic (CZE) | 90. Jan Železný ( pronounced) (born June 16, 1966 in Mladá Boleslav, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech javelin thrower The Czech Republic competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 17 m (OR) | Steve Backley Great Britain (GBR) | 89. Stephen "Steve" James Backley OBE (born February 12, 1969 in Sidcup) is a former athlete from Britain specialising The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland competed as Great Britain at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia 85 m | Sergey Makarov Russia (RUS) | 88. Sergey Makarov (Сергей Александрович Макаров (born March 19, 1973 in Podolsk) is a Russian Javelin thrower Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 67 m |
| Hammer throw | Szymon Ziółkowski Poland (POL) | 80. Szymon Ziółkowski (born 1 July 1976 in Poznań) is a Polish hammer thrower and an Olympic gold medal winner from Poland competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 02 m |  Nicola VizzoniItaly (ITA) | 79. Nicola Vizzoni (born 4 November 1973 in Pietrasanta) is an Italian Hammer thrower He won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Italy competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 64 m |  Igor AstapkovichBelarus (BLR) | 79. Ihar Astapkovich (also Igor Astapkovich Ігар Астапковіч born January 4, 1963 in Minsk) is a Hammer thrower who won two Olympic Belarus competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 17 m |
| Decathlon details |  Erki NoolEstonia (EST) | 8641 m | Roman Šebrle Czech Republic (CZE) | 8606 m | Chris Huffins United States (USA) | 8595 m |
Women's events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
| 100 metres | vacant[1] | Ekaterini Thanou Greece (GRE) | 11. The Decathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program was held at the Stadium Australia on Wednesday September 27 Erki Nool (born June 25, 1970 in Võru, Estonian SSR) is an Estonian decathlete and politician Estonia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Roman Šebrle 'roman 'ʃɛbr̩lɛ (born November 26, 1974) is an athlete from the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Chris Huffins (born 15 April 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an athlete from the United States who competed in the field of The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Ekaterini ("Katerina" Thanou (Αικατερίνη (Κατερίνα Θάνου ekateˈrini ˈθanu born February 1, 1975) is a Greek Greece competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 12 | Tanya Lawrence Jamaica (JAM) | 11. Tayna Lawrence (born September 17, 1975 in Spanish Town Jamaica) is a Track and Field sprint athlete competing internationally for Jamaica Jamaica competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 18 | |
| 200 metres | vacant[1] |  Pauline Davis-ThompsonBahamas (BAH) | 22. Pauline Davis-Thompson (born July 9, 1966) is a sprinter, competing internationally for the Bahamas. The Bahamas competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 27 |  Susanthika JayasingheSri Lanka (SRI) | 22. Susanthika Jayasinghe (born December 17, 1975) is a sprint athlete specializing in the 100 and 200 metres. Sri Lanka competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 28 | |
| 400 metres | Cathy Freeman Australia (AUS) | 49. Catherine Astrid Salome Freeman, OAM (known as Cathy Freeman) (born 16 February 1973 is an Australian sprinter who is particularly associated with Australia was the host nation for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. 11 | Lorraine Graham Jamaica (JAM) | 49. Lorraine Fenton (born Lorraine Graham on September 8, 1973 in Manchester) is a retired Jamaican athlete who specialized in the Jamaica competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 58 | Catherine Merry Great Britain (GBR) | 49. Katharine Merry (born 21 September 1974 at Dunchurch, Rugby) is a former English female Sprinter. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland competed as Great Britain at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia 72 |
| 800 metres |  Maria De Lurdes MutolaMozambique (MOZ) | 1:56. Maria de Lurdes Mutola (born October 27, 1972) is an athlete from Mozambique who has specialized in the 800 m. Mozambique competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 15 |  Stephanie GrafAustria (AUT) | 1:56. This article is not about the tennis player Steffi Graf. Stephanie Graf (born April 26, 1973 in Klagenfurt) is Austria competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 64 | Kelly Holmes Great Britain (GBR) | 1:56. Dame Kelly Holmes, DBE (born April 19 1970 is a retired English middle-distance athlete. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland competed as Great Britain at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia 80 |
| 1500 metres | Nouria Mérah-Benida Algeria (ALG) | 4:05. Nouria Mérah-Benida (نورية مراح بنيدة (born October 19, 1970 in Algiers) is an Algerian middle distance runner Algeria competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 10 |  Violeta BecleaRomania (ROU) | 4:05. Violeta Szekely, née Beclea (born May 26, 1965 in Dolheştii Mari, Suceava County) is a Romanian former middle Romania competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 15 | Gabriela Szabo Romania (ROU) | 4:05. Gabriela Szabo (born November 14, 1975 in Bistriţa) is a Romanian track and field athlete winner of the gold medal in the Romania competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 27 |
| 5000 metres | Gabriela Szabo Romania (ROU) | 14:40. Gabriela Szabo (born November 14, 1975 in Bistriţa) is a Romanian track and field athlete winner of the gold medal in the Romania competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 79 (OR) |  Sonia O'SullivanIreland (IRL) | 14:41. Sonia O'Sullivan (born 28 November 1969 is an Irish runner from Cobh, County Cork. Ireland competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 02 | Gete Wami Ethiopia (ETH) | 14:42. Getenesh 'Gete' Wami ( Ge'ez:ጌጤነሽ 'ጌጤ' ዋሚ born December 11, 1974 in Debre Berhan) is a female Ethiopian Ethiopia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 23 |
| 10000 metres | Derartu Tulu Ethiopia (ETH) | 30:17. Derartu Tulu (born March 21, 1972 in Bekoji, Arsi Province, Ethiopia) is an Ethiopian long distance track Ethiopia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 49 (OR) | Gete Wami Ethiopia (ETH) | 30:22. Getenesh 'Gete' Wami ( Ge'ez:ጌጤነሽ 'ጌጤ' ዋሚ born December 11, 1974 in Debre Berhan) is a female Ethiopian Ethiopia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 48 |  Fernanda RibeiroPortugal (POR) | 30:22. Maria Fernanda Moreira Ribeiro, GCIH, pron fɨɾ'nɐ̃dɐ ʁi'bɐiɾu (born June 23, 1969)is a long-distance runner Portugal competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 88 |
| 100 metre hurdles |  Olga ShishiginaKazakhstan (KAZ) | 12. Olga Shishigina (born December 23, 1968 in Almaty) is a retired Kazakh athlete who mainly competed in the 100 metres hurdles Kazakhstan competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 65 | Glory Alozie Nigeria (NGR) | 12. Glory Alozie Oluchi (born December 30, 1977 in Amator Nigeria) is a Spanish athlete competing mostly in Hurdling. Nigeria competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 68 | Melissa Morrison United States (USA) | 12. Melissa Morrison-Howard (born July 9, 1971 in Mooresville North Carolina) is an American hurdler best known for winning two The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 76 |
| 400 metre hurdles | Irina Privalova Russia (RUS) | 53. Irina Anatoljewna Privalova (Ирина Анатольевна Привалова née Sergeyeva on November 22, 1968 in Malakhova) is a Russian Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 02 | Deon Hemmings Jamaica (JAM) | 53. Deon Hemmings (born 10 September 1968 in Saint Ann Jamaica) is a former female 400 metres hurdler. Jamaica competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 45 | Nezha Bidouane Morocco (MAR) | 53. Nezha Bidouane (born September 18, 1969 in Rabat) is a retired Moroccan hurdler. Morocco competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Valerie, Australia. 57 |
| 4×100 metre relay details | Bahamas (BAH) Sevatheda Fynes Chandra Sturrup Pauline Davis-Thompson Debbie Ferguson | 41. The women's 4 x 100 metres relay races at the 2000 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program were held on September 29 and September 30 The Bahamas competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Chandra Sturrup (born September 12, 1971) is a Bahamian track and field sprint athlete Pauline Davis-Thompson (born July 9, 1966) is a sprinter, competing internationally for the Bahamas. 95 | Jamaica (JAM) Tayna Lawrence Veronica Campbell Beverly McDonald Merlene Ottey | 42. Jamaica competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Tayna Lawrence (born September 17, 1975 in Spanish Town Jamaica) is a Track and Field sprint athlete competing internationally for Jamaica Veronica Campbell-Brown CD (born May 15, 1982) is a track and field sprint athlete competing internationally for Jamaica Beverly McDonald (born February 15, 1970 in Saint Mary Jamaica) is a Jamaican sprinter. Merlene Joyce Ottey (born May 10, 1960 in Hanover Jamaica) is a Jamaican-born Slovenian track athlete. 13 | vacant[2] | |
| 4×400 metre relay details | vacant[2] | Jamaica (JAM) Charmaine Howell Michelle Burgher Sandie Richards Catherine Scott Deon Hemmings Lorraine Graham | 3:23. The women's 4 x 400 metres relay races at the 2000 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program were held on September 29 and September Jamaica competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Charmaine Howell (born 13 March 1975) is a retired Jamaican athlete who specialized in the 800 metres. Michelle Burgher (born March 12, 1977 in Kingston Jamaica) is a Track and field athlete competing internationally for Jamaica Sandie Richards (born November 6, 1968 in Clarendon Park) is a Jamaican Track and field athlete Catherine Scott (born August 27 1973) is a retired Jamaican athlete who specialized in the 400 metres hurdles. Deon Hemmings (born 10 September 1968 in Saint Ann Jamaica) is a former female 400 metres hurdler. Lorraine Fenton (born Lorraine Graham on September 8, 1973 in Manchester) is a retired Jamaican athlete who specialized in the 25 | Russia (RUS) Yuliya Sotnikova Svetlana Goncharenko Olga Kotlyarova Irina Privalova Natalya Nazarova Olesya Zykina | 3:23. Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Yuliya Sotnikova (born November 18, 1970) is a Russian world indoor champion and Olympic bronze medallist in the 4 x 400 metres relay. Svetlana Goncharenko (Светлана Гончаренко born May 28, 1971 in Rostov-na-Donu as Svetlana Doronina) is a former Olga Kotlyarova (born April 12, 1976 in Sverdlovsk) is a Russian runner Irina Anatoljewna Privalova (Ирина Анатольевна Привалова née Sergeyeva on November 22, 1968 in Malakhova) is a Russian Natalya Viktorovna Nazarova (Наталья Викторовна Назарова born May 24, 1979) is a sprint athlete. Olesya Nikolaevna Zykina (Олеся Николаевна Зыкина born October 7, 1980 in Kaluga) is a Russian athlete who mainly 46 | |
| 20 km walk |  Liping WangChina (CHN) | 1:29. Wang Liping ( born July 8, 1976 in Fengcheng, Liaoning) is a Chinese race walker who became an Olympic champion by The People's Republic of China competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 05 (OR) |  Kjersti Tysse PlätzerNorway (NOR) | 1:29. Norway was represented at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney by the Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports 33 |  Maria VascoSpain (ESP) | 1:30. María Vasco (born December 26, 1975) is a Spanish race walker, who won the bronze medal over 20 km at the 2000 Summer Olympics Spain competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 23 |
| Marathon details |  Naoko TakahashiJapan (JPN) | 2:23. The Women's Marathon event at the 2000 Summer Olympics took place on September 24, 2000 in the streets of Sydney, Australia is a Japanese long-distance runner competing mainly in the marathon. Japan competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 14 (OR) | Lidia Simon Romania (ROU) | 2:23. Lidia Slavuteanu-Simon (born September 4, 1973 in Targu Carbunesti) is a Romanian long-distance runner Romania competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 22 | Joyce Chepchumba Kenya (KEN) | 2:24. Joyce Chepchumba (born November 6 1970 in Kericho) is a long distance athlete from Kenya. Kenya competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 45 |
| Long jump | Heike Drechsler Germany (GER) | 6. Heike Gabriela Drechsler née Daute (born December 16, 1964 in Gera, then East Germany) is a German Track and field athlete Germany competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 99 m | Fiona May Italy (ITA) | 6. Fiona May (born December 12, 1969 in Slough, England) was an athlete who competed for the United Kingdom and later Italy Italy competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 92 m | vacant[1] | |
| High jump | Yelena Yelesina Russia (RUS) | 2. Yelena Yelesina (born April 4, 1970 in Chelyabinsk) is a Russian High jumper She won the gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 01 m | Hestrie Cloete South Africa (RSA) | 2. Hestrie Cloete-Storbeck (born August 26, 1978 in Germiston, South Africa) is a highly successful High jumper Biography South Africa competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 01 m |  Kajsa BergqvistSweden (SWE) | 1. Kajsa Margareta Bergqvist (Swedish ˈkajːsa ˈbærːjˌkvɪst (born October 12, 1976, in Sollentuna, Sweden) is a retired Swedish Sweden competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 99 m |
| Oana Pantelimon[3] Romania (ROU) | ||||||
| Triple jump |  Tereza MarinovaBulgaria (BUL) | 15. Oana Manuela Pantelimon, née Musunoiu (born September 27 1972 in Tecuci) is a Romanian High jumper At the Romania competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Tereza Marinova (Тереза Маринова (born September 5, 1977 in Pleven) is a Bulgarian athlete who competed in Long jump Bulgaria competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 20 m | Tatyana Lebedeva Russia (RUS) | 15. Tatyana Romanovna Lebedeva (Татьяна Романовна Лебедева born July 21, 1976 in Volgograd) is a Russian athlete Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 00 m | Olena Hovorova Ukraine (UKR) | 14. Olena Hovorova (born September 18, 1973 in Izmail) is a Ukrainian athlete competing in Long jump and Triple jump Ukraine competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 96 m |
| Pole vault | Stacy Dragila United States (USA) | 4. Stacy Dragila (born Stacy Mikaelsen on March 25 1971, Auburn California) is an American Pole vaulter. The United States competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 60 m (OR) | Tatiana Grigorieva Australia (AUS) | 4. Tatiana Grigorieva (Russian Татьяна Григорьева; born October 8, 1975 in Leningrad, Russia) is a retired Australia was the host nation for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. 55 m |  Vala FlosadóttirIceland (ISL) | 4. Vala Flosadóttir (born February 16, 1978 in Reykjavík) is an Icelandic athlete competing in the Pole vault. Iceland competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 50 m |
| Shot put | Yanina Karolchik Belarus (BLR) | 20. Belarus competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 56 m | Larisa Peleshenko Russia (RUS) | 19. Larisa Peleshenko, née Agapova (born February 29, 1964 in Slantsy, Leningrad Oblast) is a retired Russian Shot Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 92 m | Astrid Kumbernuss Germany (GER) | 19. Astrid Kumbernuss (born February 5, 1970 in Grevesmühlen) is a former German female Shot putter and Discus thrower Germany competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 62 m |
| Discus throw | Ellina Zvereva Belarus (BLR) | 68. Ellina Zvereva (born November 16, 1960 in Dolgoprudny) is a Belarusian Discus thrower best known for winning the gold medal at Belarus competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 40 m | Anastasía Kelesídou Greece (GRE) | 65. Anastasia Kelesidou (Αναστασία Κελεσίδου anastaˈsia celeˈsiðu born November 28, 1972 in Hamburg, Germany) is a retired Greece competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 71 m | Iryna Yatchenko Belarus (BLR) | 65. Iryna Vasiliyevna Yatchenko (Ірына Ятчанка Ирина Ятченко (born October 31 1965 in Gomel) is a Belarusian Belarus competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 20 m |
| Javelin throw | Trine Hattestad Norway (NOR) | 68. Trine Hattestad (née Elsa Katrine Solberg) is a former Norwegian Javelin thrower She was born on 18 April 1966 in Lørenskog, Norway Norway was represented at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney by the Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports 91 m (OR) | Mirela Manjani-Tzelili Greece (GRE) | 67. Mirela Manjani (Μιρέλα Μανιάνι miˈrela maˈɲani born December 21 1976 in Durrës, Albania) is a retired Greek Greece competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 51 m | Osleidys Menéndez Cuba (CUB) | 66. Osleidys Menéndez (born November 14, 1979 in Martí) is a Cuban athlete competing in the Javelin throw. Cuba competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 18 m |
| Hammer throw | Kamila Skolimowska Poland (POL) | 71. Kamila Skolimowska (born 4 November 1982 in Warsaw) is a Polish Hammer thrower Skolimowska first made herself known at age fifteen Poland competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 16 m | Olga Kuzenkova Russia (RUS) | 69. Olga Sergeyevna Kuzenkova (Ольга Сергеевна Кузенкова born October 4, 1970 in Smolensk) is a Russian athlete the Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 77 m | Kirsten Münchow Germany (GER) | 69. Kirsten Klose (née Münchow born on January 21, 1977 in Auetal-Rehren, Lower Saxony) is a German Hammer thrower who won Germany competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 28 m |
| Heptathlon | Denise Lewis Great Britain (GBR) | 6584 | Yelena Prokhorova Russia (RUS) | 6531 | Natallia Sazanovich Belarus (BLR) | 6527 |
Notes
- ^ a b c On October 5, 2007 Marion Jones of the United States admitted to having taken performance enhancing drugs prior to the 2000 Summer Olympics. Denise Lewis OBE (born August 27, 1972, in West Bromwich, England) is a British athlete who specialises The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland competed as Great Britain at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia Yelena Prokhorova (born April 16, 1978) is a Russian heptathlete who won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Russia competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Natallia Sazanovich (Наталля Сазановіч born August 15, 1973 in Baranavičy) is a former Belarusian heptathlete Belarus competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Marion Lois Jones, also known as Marion Jones-Thompson (born October 12, 1975 in Los Angeles California) is a former world champion American The United States of America —commonly referred to as the "I am proud and happy to proclaim that you have presented to the world the best Olympic Games ever On October 9 she relinquished her medals to the United States Olympic Committee and on December 12, the International Olympic Committee formally stripped her of her medals. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian However, the IOC did not decide on re-awarding the medals as it said it needed more time to consider the drug probe in which Jones was caught. The IOC said the upgrades following the disqualification of Jones would not be automatic as the scandal involving the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative may also involve other athletes. The Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative also known as BALCO was an American company led by founder and owner Victor Conte. The IOC has also formally contacted the U. S. Department of Justice to seek information about its investigation of BALCO. IOC president Jacques Rogge in December said that the medals would be redistributed only when the IOC is convinced that the investigation will not reveal any further issues. If each finisher is moved up one position, the medals would be re-awarded as follows:
- 100 metres
- 200 metres
- Long jump
- ^ a b On November 23, 2007, the IAAF recommended to the IOC Executive Board to disqualify the USA women's 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams after Marion Jones admitted to having taken performance enhancing drugs prior to the Games. Ekaterini ("Katerina" Thanou (Αικατερίνη (Κατερίνα Θάνου ekateˈrini ˈθanu born February 1, 1975) is a Greek Tayna Lawrence (born September 17, 1975 in Spanish Town Jamaica) is a Track and Field sprint athlete competing internationally for Jamaica Merlene Joyce Ottey (born May 10, 1960 in Hanover Jamaica) is a Jamaican-born Slovenian track athlete. Pauline Davis-Thompson (born July 9, 1966) is a sprinter, competing internationally for the Bahamas. Susanthika Jayasinghe (born December 17, 1975) is a sprint athlete specializing in the 100 and 200 metres. Beverly McDonald (born February 15, 1970 in Saint Mary Jamaica) is a Jamaican sprinter. Heike Gabriela Drechsler née Daute (born December 16, 1964 in Gera, then East Germany) is a German Track and field athlete Fiona May (born December 12, 1969 in Slough, England) was an athlete who competed for the United Kingdom and later Italy Tatyana Vladimirovna Kotova (Татьяна Владимировна Котова (born December 11, 1976 in Kokand, Uzbek SSR) is an athlete On December 12, the IOC disqualified Jones and stripped her of her relay medals but it did not disqualify the U. S. relay teams. On April 10, 2008, the IOC disqualified both U. S. relay teams and asked for Jones' teammate medals to be returned. [1] France (Linda Ferga, Muriel Hurtis, Fabe Dia, Christine Arron) finished fourth in the 4×100m relay in a time of 42. France competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Linda Ferga-Khodadin (born December 24, 1976 in Paris) is a French athlete competing in the 100 metres hurdles (60 m indoor Muriel Hurtis-Houairi (born March 25, 1979 in Bondy) is an athlete from France. |- Career She arrived in Metropolitan France in 1990 and first trained with Fernand Urtebise, who also coached 1997 world 400m hurdles champion Stephane 42. Nigeria (Olabisi Afolabi, Opara Charity, Rosemary Okafor, Falilat Ogunkoya-Osheku) finished fourth in the 4×400m relay in a time of 3:23. Nigeria competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Olabisi ("Bisi" Afolabi (born on October 31, 1975 in Ilorin) is a Nigerian athlete who specializes in the 400 metres 80.
- ^ The IOC report (page 447 of 548) incorrectly states that Pantelimon finished fourth, despite having an identical jumping record.
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States (USA) | 7 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| 2 | Ethiopia (ETH) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 3 | Poland (POL) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Russia (RUS) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | Kenya (KEN) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Cuba (CUB) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Great Britain (GBR) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| 8 | Germany (GER) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 9 | Belarus (BLR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 10 | Greece (GRE) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Romania (ROU) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 12 | Australia (AUS) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | Algeria (ALG) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 14 | Bahamas (BAH) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Czech Republic (CZE) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Norway (NOR) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 17 | Bulgaria (BUL) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| China (CHN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Estonia (EST) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Finland (FIN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Japan (JPN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Kazakhstan (KAZ) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Lithuania (LTU) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Mozambique (MOZ) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 25 | Jamaica (JAM) | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 26 | Italy (ITA) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Nigeria (NGR) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 28 | Morocco (MAR) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 29 | South Africa (RSA) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 30 | Mexico (MEX) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Trinidad and Tobago (TRI) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 32 | Austria (AUT) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brazil (BRA) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Denmark (DEN) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Ireland (IRL) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Latvia (LAT) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Saudi Arabia (KSA) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 38 | Ukraine (UKR) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 39 | Barbados (BAR) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Iceland (ISL) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Portugal (POR) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Spain (ESP) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Sri Lanka (SRI) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Sweden (SWE) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
See also
Reference
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