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Why the 2000 Sydney Paralympics were such a success — and forever changed the games

  • Written by Tony Naar, Facilitator, Australian Paralympic History Project, The University of Queensland
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In sport, timing can be everything. The 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games, which started 20 years ago this week, came at a time when the Paralympic movement was growing and becoming more visible.

And the Sydney Games left a legacy that has forever changed the way the games are run and how Paralympic athletes train and prepare.

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