Yoshihide Suga, Japan's prime minister bumps elbows with Scott Morrison, Australia's prime minister, after receiving the medals of the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games from him, during a joint news conference at Suga's official residence in Tokyo, Japan November 17, 2020. Kiyoshi Ota/Pool via REUTERS 

Yoshihide Suga, Japan's prime minister receives the medals of the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games from Scott Morrison, Australia's prime minister, during a joint news conference at Suga's official residence in Tokyo, Japan November 17, 2020. Kiyoshi Ota/Pool via REUTERS 

Scott Morrison, Australia's prime minister gives the medals of the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games to Yoshihide Suga, Japan's prime minister, during a joint news conference at Suga's official residence in Tokyo, Japan November 17, 2020. Kiyoshi Ota/Pool via REUTERS 

North Korea's Jang Choo Pak (L) and South Korea's Eun-Soon Chung carry a flag bearing the unification symbol of the Korean peninsula during the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, in Sydney, Australia September 15, 2000. REUTERS/Andy Clark/Files 

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on the podium of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games during a visit at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland January 18, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse 

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands on the podium of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games during a visit with IOC President Thomas Bach at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland January 18, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

The names of gold medal winners at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 are reflected in a metal strip on the ground, illuminated by a re-lighting of the Sydney Olympic cauldron on August 20, 2016 to celebrate the end of the Rio Olympic Games. REUTERS/Jason Reed 

Show Jumping - FEI Nations Cup Showjumpers in the Camp Nou stadium players' tunnel - Barcelona, Spain - 2/9/15
This could get messy! Sydney 2000 Olympic show jumping gold medallist and current World and European champion Jeroen Dubbeldam of the Netherlands, and Spain's best known and most successful show jumping rider, Sergio Alvarez Moya get into the zone as they lead their teams through the Camp Nou stadium players' tunnel at FC Barcelona in the countdown to the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final at the neighbouring Real Club de Polo de Barcelona (24-27 September).
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Show Jumping - FEI Nations Cup Showjumpers in the Camp Nou stadium players' tunnel - Barcelona, Spain - 2/9/15
This could get messy! Sydney 2000 Olympic show jumping gold medallist and current World and European champion Jeroen Dubbeldam of the Netherlands, and Spain's best known and most successful show jumping rider, Sergio Alvarez Moya at the iconic Camp Nou stadium wrestling with the Furusiyya trophy in the countdown to the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final at the neighbouring Real Club de Polo de Barcelona (24-27 September).
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Show Jumping - FEI Nations Cup Showjumpers in the Camp Nou stadium players' tunnel - Barcelona, Spain - 2/9/15
This could get messy! Sydney 2000 Olympic show jumping gold medallist and current World and European champion Jeroen Dubbeldam of the Netherlands, and Spain's best known and most successful show jumping rider, Sergio Alvarez Moya get into the zone as they lead their teams through the Camp Nou stadium players' tunnel at FC Barcelona in the countdown to the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final at the neighbouring Real Club de Polo de Barcelona (24-27 September).
Mandatory Credit: Dan Rowley via FEI
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Show Jumping - FEI Nations Cup Showjumpers in the Camp Nou stadium players' tunnel - Barcelona, Spain - 2/9/15
This could get messy! Sydney 2000 Olympic show jumping gold medallist and current World and European champion Jeroen Dubbeldam of the Netherlands, and Spain's best known and most successful show jumping rider, Sergio Alvarez Moya get into the zone as they lead their teams through the Camp Nou stadium players' tunnel at FC Barcelona in the countdown to the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final at the neighbouring Real Club de Polo de Barcelona (24-27 September).
Mandatory Credit: Dan Rowley via FEI
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Show Jumping - FEI Nations Cup Showjumpers in the Camp Nou stadium players' tunnel - Barcelona, Spain - 2/9/15
This could get messy! Sydney 2000 Olympic show jumping gold medallist and current World and European champion Jeroen Dubbeldam of the Netherlands, and Spain's best known and most successful show jumping rider, Sergio Alvarez Moya get into the zone as they lead their teams through the Camp Nou stadium players' tunnel at FC Barcelona in the countdown to the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final at the neighbouring Real Club de Polo de Barcelona (24-27 September).
Mandatory Credit: Dan Rowley via FEI
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Show Jumping - FEI Nations Cup Showjumpers in the Camp Nou stadium players' tunnel - Barcelona, Spain - 2/9/15
This could get messy! Sydney 2000 Olympic show jumping gold medallist and current World and European champion Jeroen Dubbeldam of the Netherlands, and Spain's best known and most successful show jumping rider, Sergio Alvarez Moya get into the zone as they lead their teams through the Camp Nou stadium players' tunnel at FC Barcelona in the countdown to the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final at the neighbouring Real Club de Polo de Barcelona (24-27 September).
Mandatory Credit: Dan Rowley via FEI
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Dmitry Svatkovsky, gold medallist in modern pentathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and current deputy governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region, shows a model of the new soccer stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, July 10, 2015. Russia will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

An aerial view of the Sydney Olympic Park district, including Stadium Australia (front), the Sydney Superdome (L) and The Sydney Showground (top) in Sydney April 22, 2014. The suburb, formerly a part of the suburb of Homebush Bay, was the main venue for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. REUTERS/David Gray (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT) 

From L-R, Steve Redgrave, a retired British rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, Denise Lewis, who won the gold medal in the heptathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and Britain's Prince William watch the men's gymnastics team final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 30, 2012. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SPORT GYMNASTICS OLYMPICS PROFILE ROYALS)

Steve Redgrave, a retired British rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, Denise Lewis, who won the gold medal in the heptathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Prince William and Prince Harry clap as they watch the men's gymnastics team final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 30, 2012. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SPORT GYMNASTICS ROYALS ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

From L-R, Steve Redgrave, a retired British rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, Denise Lewis, who won the gold medal in the heptathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Prince William and Prince Harry applaud during the men's gymnastics team final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 30, 2012. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT GYMNASTICS OLYMPICS)

Steve Redgrave, a retired British rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, Denise Lewis, who won the gold medal in the heptathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Prince William and Prince Harry watch the men's gymnastics team final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 30, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SPORT GYMNASTICS ROYALS ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

Steve Redgrave (L), a retired British rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, Denise Lewis (C), who won the gold medal in the heptathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and Prince William watch the men's gymnastics team final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 30, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SPORT GYMNASTICS ROYALS ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

Steve Redgrave, a retired British rower who won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, Denise Lewis, who won the gold medal in the heptathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Prince William and Prince Harry watch the men's gymnastics team final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 30, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SPORT GYMNASTICS ROYALS ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

Denise Lewis (top L, next to Prince William), who won the gold medal in the heptathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Prince William (C) and Prince Harry watch the men's gymnastics team final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 30, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SPORT GYMNASTICS ROYALS ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

Denise Lewis (top L), who won the gold medal in the heptathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Prince William (C) and Prince Harry watch the men's gymnastics team final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 30, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SPORT GYMNASTICS ROYALS ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

Denise Lewis (top L), won the gold medal in the heptathlon at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Prince William (C) and Prince Harry watch the men's gymnastics team final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 30, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SPORT GYMNASTICS ROYALS ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

Michael Phelps of the U.S. swims during the men's 400m individual medley final at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre July 28, 2012. Phelps, a shadow of the swimmer won eight gold medals at Beijing four years ago, was unable to offer any real challenge and finished fourth, missing a medal for the first time at the Olympics since he was a 15-year-old at Sydney in 2000. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS SPORT SWIMMING)

Hungarian water polo player Peter Biros, a three-time Olympic champion (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008), poses with his sons Samu (L) and Vince in Eger, 130 km east in Budapest on May 12, 2012. The Hungarian national water polo team, which has won the last three Olympic titles, is once again one of the favourites to win the London Games. Picture taken May 12, 2012. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARYSPORT POLO - Tags: SPORT WATER POLO OLYMPICS) 

Hungarian water polo player Tamas Kasas, a three-time Olympic champion (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008) and avid tennis player and music fan, poses in Budapest on June 15, 2012. The Hungarian national water polo team, which has won the last three Olympic titles, is once again one of the favourites to win the London Games. Picture taken June 15, 2012. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: SPORT WATER POLO OLYMPICS) 

Hungarian water polo player Gergely Kiss, a three-time Olympic champion (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008), poses with his daughters Patricia (L) and Viktoria in Szada, 20 km east of Budapest on May 20, 2012. The Hungarian national water polo team, which has won the last three Olympic titles, is once again one of the favourites to win the London Games. Picture taken May 20, 2012. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: SPORT WATER POLO OLYMPICS) 

Hungarian national water polo coach Denes Kemeny, leader of three Olympic champion teams (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008) and an avid hunter, poses with his gun and a wild boar trophy in Budapest May 17, 2012. The Hungarian national water polo team, which has won the last three Olympic titles, is once again one of the favourites to win the London Games. Picture taken May 17, 2012. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: SPORT WATER POLO) 

Hungarian national water polo coach Denes Kemeny, leader of three Olympic champion teams (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008) poses with the team underwater after training session in Budapest June 13, 2012. The Hungarian national water polo team, which has won the last three Olympic titles, is once again one of the favourites to win the London Games. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: SPORT WATER POLO OLYMPICS) 

Hungarian national water polo coach Denes Kemeny (C), leader of three Olympic champion teams (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008) poses with the team underwater after a training session in Budapest June 13, 2012. The Hungarian national water polo team, which has won the last three Olympic titles, is once again one of the favourites to win the London Games. Picture taken June 13, 2012. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: SPORT WATER POLO OLYMPICS) FOR BEST QUALITY IMAGE ALSO SEE: GF2EA3S0QRW01 

Hungarian national water polo coach Denes Kemeny (C), leader of three Olympic champion teams (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008) poses with the team underwater after a training session in Budapest June 13, 2012. The Hungarian national water polo team, which has won the last three Olympic titles, is once again one of the favourites to win the London Games. Picture taken June 13, 2012. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: SPORT WATER POLO OLYMPICS) BEST QUALITY IMAGE AVAILABLE 

Mexican Taekwondo fighter and Olympic hopeful Erick Osornio, 29, stretches after a training session at the Mexican Olympic Committee facilities (COM) in Mexico City April 20, 2012. With success in the 2011 Pan-American Games and Central American championship under his belt, Osornio is looking to follow Mexico's other taekwondo Olympic champions like Victor Estrada in Sydney 2000 and Oscar Salazar in Athens 2004. Picture taken April 20, 2012. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo (MEXICO - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS TAEKWONDO) 

Mexican Taekwondo fighters and Olympic hopeful Erick Osornio (R) and Diego Garcia practice during a training session at the Mexican Olympic Committee facilities (COM) in Mexico City April 19, 2012. With success in the 2011 Pan-American Games and Central American championship under his belt, Osornio is looking to follow Mexico's other taekwondo Olympic champions like Victor Estrada in Sydney 2000 and Oscar Salazar in Athens 2004. Picture taken April 19, 2012. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo (MEXICO - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS TAEKWONDO) 

Mexican Taekwondo fighter and Olympic hopeful Erick Osornio practices his kicks with a sparring partner during a training session at the Mexican Olympic Committee facilities (COM) in Mexico City April 20, 2012. With success in the 2011 Pan-American Games and Central American championship under his belt, Osornio is looking to follow Mexico's other taekwondo Olympic champions like Victor Estrada in Sydney 2000 and Oscar Salazar in Athens 2004. Picture taken April 20, 2012. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo (MEXICO - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS TAEKWONDO) 

Mexican Taekwondo fighter and Olympic hopeful Erick Osornio smiles during a training session at the Mexican Olympic Committee facilities (COM) in Mexico City April 19, 2012. With success in the 2011 Pan-American Games and Central American championship under his belt, Osornio is looking to follow Mexico's other taekwondo Olympic champions like Victor Estrada in Sydney 2000 and Oscar Salazar in Athens 2004. Picture taken April 19, 2012. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo (MEXICO - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS TAEKWONDO) 

Mexican Taekwondo fighter and Olympic hopeful Erick Osornio practices his kick during a training session at the Mexican Olympic Committee facilities (COM) in Mexico City April 19, 2012. With success in the 2011 Pan-American Games and Central American championship under his belt, Osornio is looking to follow Mexico's other taekwondo Olympic champions like Victor Estrada in Sydney 2000 and Oscar Salazar in Athens 2004. Picture taken April 19, 2012. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo (MEXICO - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY TAEKWONDO) 

Mexican Taekwondo fighter and Olympic hopeful Erick Osornio looks on during a training session at the Mexican Olympic Committee facilities (COM) in Mexico City April 19, 2012. With success in the 2011 Pan-American Games and Central American championship under his belt, Osornio is looking to follow Mexico's other Taekwondo Olympic champions like Victor Estrada in Sydney 2000 and Oscar Salazar in Athens 2004. Picture taken April 19, 2012. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo (MEXICO - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS TAEKWONDO) 

Mexican Taekwondo fighter and Olympic hopeful Erick Osornio takes a break during a training session at the Mexican Olympic Committee facilities (COM) in Mexico City April 20, 2012. With success in the 2011 Pan-American Games and Central American championship under his belt, Osornio is looking to follow Mexico's other Taekwondo Olympic champions like Victor Estrada in Sydney 2000 and Oscar Salazar in Athens 2004. Picture taken April 20, 2012. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo (MEXICO - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS TAEKWONDO) 

Tiago Camilo (C) of Brazil poses for a photograph with fans during a presentation to students in Sao Paulo May 4, 2012. Camilo will compete with Brazil's national judo team at the 2012 London Olympic Games. He won the judo silver medal in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL - Tags: SPORT JUDO OLYMPICS) 

Greek coach Christos Tzekos leaves a courthouse after a trial in Athens May 10, 2011. Former Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou as well as their coach Tzekos received suspended jail sentences for staging a motorcycle crash to avoid a doping test before the 2004 Athens Olympics, court officials said on Tuesday. The Sydney 2000 Olympic medallists and their coach were accused of staging a crash on the eve of their home Games. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: SPORT ATHLETICS CRIME LAW) 

Greek coach Christos Tzekos smiles as he waits outside a courthouse after a trial in Athens May 10, 2011. Former Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou as well as their coach Tzekos received suspended jail sentences for staging a motorcycle crash to avoid a doping test before the 2004 Athens Olympics, court officials said on Tuesday. The Sydney 2000 Olympic medallists and their coach were accused of staging a crash on the eve of their home Games. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: SPORT ATHLETICS CRIME LAW) 

Japan's Olympic gold medal-winning marathon runner Naoko Takahashi waits to compete in the Sotokoto half-marathon in Kenya's capital Nairobi May 23, 2010. The half-marathon is expected to feature approximately 4,000 local and international participants in both senior and junior categories, including Takahashi, who won the gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, local media reported. REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: SPORT ATHLETICS) 

Japan's Olympic gold medal-winning marathon runner Naoko Takahashi looks on with young competitors as she waits to compete in the Sotokoto half-marathon in Kenya's capital Nairobi May 23, 2010. The half-marathon is expected to feature approximately 4,000 local and international participants in both senior and junior categories, including Takahashi, who won the gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, local media reported. REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: SPORT ATHLETICS) 

Japan's Olympic gold medalist marathon runner Naoko Takahashi (L) is seen with a young competitor at the Sotokoto half-marathon in Kenya's capital of Nairobi May 23, 2010. The half-marathon is expected to feature approximately 4,000 local and international participants in both senior and junior categories, including Takahashi, who won the gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, local media reported. REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: SPORT ATHLETICS) 

Athletes compete in the Sotokoto half-marathon in Kenya's capital Nairobi May 23, 2010. The half-marathon is expected to feature approximately 4,000 local and international participants in both senior and junior categories, including the 2000 Sydney Olympics women's marathon gold medalist Naoko Takahashi of Japan, local media reported. REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: SPORT ATHLETICS) 

A young boy competes in the Sotokoto half-marathon in Kenya's capital Nairobi May 23, 2010. The half-marathon is expected to feature approximately 4,000 local and international participants in both senior and junior categories, including the 2000 Sydney Olympics women's marathon gold medalist Naoko Takahashi of Japan, local media reported. REUTERS/Noor Khamis (KENYA - Tags: SPORT ATHLETICS) 

China's Dong Fangxiao competes in the vault event at the East Asian Games in Osaka in this May 23, 2001 file photo. In a sport where most athletes are past their prime by the time they turn 20, the minimum age rule has once again split the gymnastics community after China were stripped of their 2000 Olympics bronze medal. An International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) probe found that Dong falsified her birthdate for the 2000 Games, and was hence younger than the minimum permitted age of 16, after registering different ages at Sydney and at the Beijing Games eight years later. REUTERS/Andrew Wong/Files (JAPAN - Tags: SPORT GYMNASTICS) 

Chinese gymnast Dong Fangxiao does warm up exercises with the help of a coach during a training session at Cardiff's North Power Hunter Sports Centre September 2, 2000. In a sport where most athletes are past their prime by the time they turn 20, the minimum age rule has once again split the gymnastics community after China were stripped of their 2000 Olympics bronze medal. An International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) probe found that Dong falsified her birthdate for the 2000 Games, and was hence younger than the minimum permitted age of 16, after registering different ages at Sydney and at the Beijing Games eight years later. Photo taken September 2, 2000. To match Feature GYMNASTICS-EUROPEAN/CHINA-AGE REUTERS/Bobby Yip (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS GYMNASTICS) 

Malaysian forward Muhammad Khalid Jamlus (L) and Philippines defender Dan David Orbeta struggle for the ball during the Asian group six first round qualifying for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, at Tokyo's national stadium, in this file photograph dated July 2, 1999. Former Malaysian striker Khalid Jamlus has been sacked by Armed Forces for ill-discipline less than two months after signing for the Malaysian Premier League club. REUTERS/Kimimasa Mayama/Files (JAPAN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 

Sprinter Cathy Freeman of Australia holds the Olympic torch aloft in the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony in this September 15, 2000 file photo. Freeman lit the Sydney Olympic flame in a symbol of reconciliation between Aboriginal Australians and the European settlers. She then went on to win Australia's only track gold in the 400 metres. Picture taken September 15, 2000. To match feature -DECADE/TIMELINE REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (SPORT OLYMPICS) 

Tunisian boxer Naoufel Ben Rabah poses for a photograph in Tunis August 3,2009. For Tunisian boxer Ben Rabah, abandoning his national team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics seemed a matter of necessity, not choice. To match feature SPORT/DEFECTIONS. Picture taken August 3,2009. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi (TUNISIA SPORT BOXING SOCIETY) 

Tunisian boxer Naoufel Ben Rabah poses for a photograph in Tunis August 3,2009. For Tunisian boxer Ben Rabah, abandoning his national team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics seemed a matter of necessity, not choice. To match feature SPORT/DEFECTIONS. Picture taken August 3,2009. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi (TUNISIA SPORT BOXING SOCIETY) 

Naoko Takahashi from Japan competes in the Sotokoto Safari half-marathon at the Nairobi National Park, in Nairobi May 24, 2009. Takahashi won the women's marathon at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. ?Sotokoto? is an African Bantu name meaning a place under a tree. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya (KENYA SPORT ATHLETICS) 

Members of the Romanian Olympic team attend the team's official presentation at the "Sydney 2000" Olympic centre in Izvorani, north of Bucharest, July 26, 2008. REUTERS/Mihai Barbu (ROMANIA) (BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 PREVIEW) 

Members of Romanian Olympic team pose for a group photo at the "Sydney 2000" Olympic centre in Izvorani, north of Bucharest, July 26, 2008. REUTERS/Mihai Barbu (ROMANIA) (BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 PREVIEW) 

Romania's President Traian Basescu (C) poses with members of the Romanian Olympic team at the "Sydney 2000" Olympic centre in Izvorani, north of Bucharest, July 26, 2008. REUTERS/Mihai Barbu (ROMANIA) (BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 PREVIEW) 

Spain's national gymnast Gervasio Deferr takes part in a training session in Madrid July 3, 2008. Deferr won the gold medal in the men's vault at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games in Sydney and Athens respectively. REUTERS/Juan Medina (SPAIN) (BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 PREVIEW) 

Spain's national gymnast Gervasio Deferr takes part in a training session in Madrid July 3, 2008. Deferr won the gold medal in the men's vault at the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games in Sydney and Athens respectively. REUTERS/Juan Medina (SPAIN) (BEIJING OLYMPICS 2008 PREVIEW)