“I declare open the games of Sydney, celebrating the 27th Olympia of the modern era.” was said during The Opening Ceremony of The 2000 Summer Olympics. The 2000 Summer Olympics were held in Sydney, Australia to celebrate the 100th year of women's participation in the Olympics. (The Sydney 2000 Olympic) The 2000 Summer Olympics were great but “How does it compare and contrast to the Ancient Olympics in Greece?” There is a great deal of difference but only a few similarities. For example: In both Olympic the champion of the Olympic event would earn a prize but in Ancient Greece you won a sacred olive tree wreath while nowadays you win a gold medal.(Ancient Olympics)