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21 August, 2026

The Olympic Torch with Val Dwyer

Cathy Schwager first arrived in Australia from Canada in 1993 in time for the announcement of Sydney being The Olympic Host City for 2000 — and the lead up to The Olympics and Paralympics.


Barry Rinaldi with the cauldron prior to its lighting on July 27, 2000.
Barry Rinaldi with the cauldron prior to its lighting on July 27, 2000.

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