South Africa was banned from the Olympic Games due to the country’s racist policies.
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King George VI officially opened the 11th modern-day Olympic Games at the Wembley Arena in London, UK.
Michael Phelps broke the world record for the most medals won at the Olympics.
The 2000 Summer Olympic Games opened in Sydney, Australia.
Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.
Platform diver Tom Daley won his first Olympic gold medal in men's synchronized diving, 13 years after his first Olympic games.
