✨ Sydney 2000 Flashback – Day 1 25 years ago today, Ian Thorpe (SLC Aquadot) got Australia off to a flying start at the Games, storming home for GOLD 🥇 and a World Record in the 400m freestyle. That night, NSW talent made history in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay. Chris Fydler (Sydney University – now President of Swimming Australia), Ian Thorpe (SLC Aquadot), and Adam Pine* (Ballina Indoor, heat swimmer) helped lead the Aussies to GOLD 🥇 over the USA after Gary Hall Jnr’s famous “smash them like guitars” remark 🎸. Moments like these showcase the proud tradition of NSW swimming – inspiring the next generation to chase their dreams in the pool 💪💛💚. Proud past, bright future. #Sydney2000 #SwimmingHistory #AussiePride