The bid logo, introduced in early 1992, is an abstract outline of the Sydney Opera House in the colours of the Olympic Rings. The Paralympics variant was a teal swirl flanked with dots, forming the Southern Cross constellation. Both logos were conceived by Australian designer Michael Bryce and revised by Melbourne-based FHA Image Design.
On 24 September 1993, it was announced at the 101st IOC Session in Monte Carlo that Sydney had been chosen to host the 2000 Summer Olympics over Beijing 2000, Berlin 2000, Istanbul 2000, and Manchester 2000.
1996–2000[]
Olympics[]
Designer:
FHA Image Design
Typography:
Custom
Launched:
14 September 1996
The official emblem of the 2000 Olympic Games was revealed to the public on 14 September 1996, following the Olympic flag handover during the closing ceremony of Atlanta 1996. The logo is composed of three boomerangs, two dots, a circle, and a rough outline of the Sydney Opera House. First Nations Australia was at the centre of the design, inspired by the indigenous cave paintings. The design is comprised of three boomerangs, widely recognised symbol of First Nations Australia, dots and circle reminiscent of rocks in the Australian outback and an outline of the Sydney Opera House, indicative of a torch and smoke trail, representing the Olympic Torch Relay.
Torch Relay logo
20th anniversary logo 2020
Mascots[]
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Name:
Ollie Syd Millie
Species:
Kookaburra Platypus Echidna
Designer:
Matthew Hattan Jozef Szekeres
In 1997, the mascots for the 2000 Olympics were introduced: Syd (a platypus named after Sydney), Olly (a kookaburra named after the Olympic Games), and Millie (an echidna named after the new millennium). The mascots were created by Matthew Hattan and Jozef Szekeres.
Paralympics[]
Designer:
FHA Image Design
Typography:
Unknown
Launched:
Late 1998
The Paralympic logo is a representation of an athletes' energy breaking through a barrier. The colors, unique to the Australian landscape, represent the earthy tones of the outback, the nation's forestry and the Sydney Harbour.
Mascot[]
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Name:
Lizzie
Species:
Frill-necked lizard
Designer:
Matthew Hattan Jozef Szekeres
The mascot; a frill-necked lizard named Lizzie was introduced during 1999. She was voiced by Australian celebrity Olivia Newton-John.