Photograph - Colour, 31 July 2000

Historical information

The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic torch progressed through Australia and prominent sporting or cultural identities were invited to carry the torch through their local areas.

Physical description

Colour photograph of David Douglas running in the Olympic Torch Relay as torch bearer. There is a police escort on motorbike in front and behind him, as well as a cavalcade of vans and cars behind him. Both sides of the street are lined with spectactors.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten in black ink on reverse: David Douglas

Subjects

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