Canada At The 2000 Summer Olympics
Canada competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 294 competitors, 150 men and 144 women, took part in 175 events in 29 sports.
The final days of the Olympics for Canada was shadowed by the death and state funeral of Pierre Trudeau, their 15th prime minister. When the closing ceremonies took place, he was lying in state, allowing Canadians to travel to Ottawa to pay their respects.
Read more about Canada At The 2000 Summer Olympics: Archery, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Diving, Fencing, Sailing, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Triathlon, Weightlifting, Death of Pierre Trudeau, Official Outfitter
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