The arrival of the Olympic flame in Sydney is attracting immense international and
national media interest. To accommodate the many media organisations planning to cover
this event, a number of specific media vantage points have been arranged along the relay's
path through Sydney on September 14-15.
A separate accreditation process has been introduced and
accreditation will be allocated on a priority basis by Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay
Media Relations.
Please note that roads are likely to be closed from 5:00pm on 14
September so early arrival at the media zones is required. Due to the amount of people
expected in the city, it will not be possible to move between zones so please select only
one zone per person or crew. Accreditation passes will be issued to media at September 11
media briefings (details to be advised). Media must attend these briefings to receive
accreditation passes.
Greece on 11 May.
Cloudy skies prevented the flame's traditional lighting but a Greek actress dressed as a
high priestess handed a flame — lit the day before at the site where the ancient
games were held 2,700 years ago — to Greek high jumper Lambros Papakostas. Holding
high the Sydney torch, a turquoise, white and silver boomerang, Papakostas ran from the
ancient stadium to begin the relay that will end on 15 September at the Opening Ceremony
in Sydney.
