Back on September 1 and 2, 2000, thousands gathered at Apex Oval to watch as the Olympic Flame passed through the town on it's way to Sydney and the Olympic Games.
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Now, as Tokyo hosts the 2020 Olympic Games in 2021, with the opening ceremony on Friday night, we have been back through the archives to bring you a few never seen before photos from the Dubbo Olympic celebrations way back then.
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