Olympic 2008

Winning the right to stage the Olympic and Paralympic Games forever changed the face of Sydney, Australia. The now-familiar images of Darling Harbour, Homebush Bay and Bondi are only part of the most recent stunning Olympic legacy. Urban renewal, environmental conservation, recreational and sporting venues, and a renewed national amateur sports program were all set in high gear when Sydney was awarded the Games. When TO-2008 announced its master plan for hosting the Olympic and …

…to the co-operation it has brought about between governments, TO-2008 has brought together individuals and communities from across the city, signing up 60,000 volunteers so far. All cities that bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games make elaborate and visionary plans. And every Olympiad leaves behind a legacy. But few bids truly do. Looking around, we can already see the beginnings of TO-2008's legacy to our community and to sport. Already, we are winning.