"Ollie", "Syd" and "Millie" , Mascots of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games

Details: "Ollie", a Kookaburra, "Syd", a Platypus; and "Millie", an Echidna, are three native animals chosen as mascots for the Sydney 2000 Games. These Australian animals represent the earth, air and water.

"Ollie": epitomises the Olympic spirit of generosity and universal generosity (from Olympic).

"Syd": represents the environment and captures the vigour and energy of Australia and its people (from Sydney).