Sydney 2000 - The African Participation

The Sydney Olympics had people from all over the world on the edge of their seats, from Australian runner Cathy Freeman’s gold medal triumphs to African swimmer Eric Moussambani’s 50 metre freestyle conquest. But did you ever wonder how Eric, who only learnt to swim six months earlier, ended up an Olympic competitor, or why Africans are such good marathon runners? This documentary will give you an interesting insight into the African participation from interviews with athletes and IOC Officials. Also available 57 min version.