Goodwill Games

Aussie Gymnasts Up Against Top International Stars at Goodwill Games -
June 21, 2001
US$286,000 for Artistic, Rhythmic and Trampoline Gymnastics Events
TEN Australian gymnasts will gain valuable international experience when they compete against a stellar field of world-class athletes during the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Sprint Legend Michael Johnson Confirms His Swansong will be in Brisbane - June 15, 2001
Johnson to Run Final Lap of 4 X 400 Relay
Five-time Goodwill Games gold medallist, five-time Olympic gold medallist and nine-time world champion Michael Johnson today announced he will run his last competitive race at the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane.

Games Volunteer Workforce on Board - June 15, 2001
Months of anticipation will be over this week when thousands of people across Queensland learn they have been appointed as volunteers for the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Games Charter Delivers Goodwill for Queensland Youth - June 14, 2001
QUEENSLAND school students were today offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch some of the world's best track and field athletes in action, through a joint initiative supported by the Queensland Government and 2001 Goodwill Games.

World Champion Skating in for Goodwill Games - June 8, 2001
FOUR-time World Champion figure skater Michelle Kwan today announced she will kick off her Olympic season at the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane in September.

Goodwill Games Splashes Out For Triathlon - June 6, 2001
Sunday, September 2 promises to be one of the most exciting days of the 2001 Goodwill Games, with up to 50,000 spectators expected to line the course of the Triathlon route.

Goodwill Beach Volleyball Fever is Rising - June 1, 2001
OLYMPIC gold medallists Kerri Pottharst and Natalie Cook are in Brisbane today to give the world's travel buyers a first-hand taste of the excitement of the 2001 Goodwill Games.

70 Olympic Medallists Charging to Brisbane for Goodwill Games - June 1, 2001
ATHLETICS fans are in for a treat with 70 of last year's Sydney Olympic medallists already confirmed to compete in Brisbane's Goodwill Games in September.

Catch the Gods of Sport in Record Time - June 1, 2001
Central Queensland residents are being encouraged to jump aboard a special 2001 Goodwill Games-themed Tilt Train to catch the Gods of Sport in Brisbane later this year.

RED - Paint the town Making Goodwill Buzz - May 25, 2001
IRISH pop sensation The Corrs will headline an awesome collection of top international and national talent during the Opening Gala of the 2001 Goodwill Games on August 28.

Team USA Roster Boasts Top NBA Players, College Standout for 2001 Goodwill Games - May 21, 2001
With 100 days to go before the start of the 2001 Goodwill Games, eleven top young NBA players including, 2001 NBA Rookie of the Year Mike Miller (Orlando Magic), 2001 All-NBA Rookie first team selections Marc Jackson (Golden State Warriors) and Kenyon Martin (New Jersey Nets), and this season's college Player of the Year Shane Battier (Duke '01) were named to basketball's Team USA, Goodwill Games officials announced today.

USA Basketball Names Men's Assistant Coaches for Upcoming Goodwill Games - May 16, 2001
Orlando Magic Head Coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers, Michigan State University Head Coach Tom Izzo and University of Dayton Head Coach Oliver Purnell will make up the team of Assistant Coaches at the upcoming 2001 Goodwill Games, officials announced today.

World's Fastest Men Pump Up Goodwill Games - May 5, 2001
The world's fastest men, Maurice Greene and Ato Boldon, are in Melbourne today as part of a whirlwind tour of Australia to promote the 2001 Goodwill Games.

World's Fastest Men Pump Up Goodwill Games - May 4, 2001
The world's fastest men, Maurice Greene and Ato Boldon, visited Sydney today as part of a whirlwind tour of Australia to promote the 2001 Goodwill Games.

World's Fastest Men Pump Up Goodwill Games - May 3, 2001
The world's fastest men, Maurice Greene and Ato Boldon, visited Brisbane today as part of a whirlwind tour of Australia to promote the 2001 Goodwill Games.

World's Best Athletes Promote 2001 Goodwill Games in On-Air Promotional Spots - April 25, 2001
Eight of the world's top athletes took part in a promotional shoot for on-air vignettes for the 2001 Goodwill Games, Monday, April 23, and Tuesday, April 24, in Los Angeles, Calif. The shoot featured some of the top athletes from the 14 sports featured in this year's Games, which will be hosted by Brisbane, Australia. Stars from athletics, swimming, gymnastics, beach volleyball, diving and basketball participated.

Heaps of Tickets Remain for Goodwill Games - April 23, 2001
2001 Goodwill Games organisers have reassured there are plenty of seats still up for grabs with more than 265,000 tickets remaining for the August-September sporting spectacular.

Natalie and Kerri Star in USA Goodwill Promotion - April 22, 2001
TICKET SALES UPDATE
Olympic gold medallists Natalie Cook and Kerri Pottharst will be the face of Australia when they star in an international 2001 Goodwill Games ad campaign being shot in the United States from tomorrow.

Games Ticket Sales Pass 50,000 - April 21, 2001
Seats at the 2001 Goodwill Games are still proving to be the hottest tickets in town, with a total of 54,000 tickets sold as of 2.45pm today.

Major Euro Firms to Time the Games - April 21, 2001
When the world's best athletes race against the clock at the 2001 Goodwill Games, two of the world's top timing and scoring companies will be recording their results.

Goodwill Tickets Frenzy! - April 20, 2001
Ticket sales to the 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane passed the $1.5 million mark after 4.45pm today, as sports fans around Australia clamoured to purchase tickets to the event.

Star Athletes Celebrate Games Ticket Launch - April 20, 2001
Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe visited Brisbane's Myer Centre today as part of a national launch of ticket sales for the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Sydney Stars in Goodwill Games Ticket Launch - April 20, 2001
Olympic gold medallist Grant Hackett visited Sydney's Hoyts Fox Studios today as part of a national launch of ticket sales for the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Melbourne Celebrates Goodwill Ticket Launch - April 20, 2001
Olympic silver medallist Tatiana Grigorieva visited Melbourne's Chadstone Shopping Centre today as part of a national launch of ticket sales for the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Gods of Sports on Ipswich's Doorstep - April 19, 2001
Ipswich residents are perfectly placed to catch the action at the most spectacular sporting event being held in the world this year - the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Goodwill Games Chief to View Games Progress - April 18, 2001
The AOL Time Warner Chief Executive responsible for the Goodwill Games Mr Mike Plant will be in Brisbane tomorrow to inspect Games progress and take part in Friday's official launch of ticket sales.

Goodwill Games Launches Ticket Policy - April 17, 2001
The ticketing process for the biggest sporting event on the world's calendar this year will be affordable, accessible and transparent, it was revealed at the launch of the 2001 Goodwill Games ticketing policy today.

Goodwill Extends to People with Disabilities - April 17, 2001
2001 Goodwill Games organisers have made a concentrated effort to ensure people with a disability are catered for, by making special provisions for transport, information and seating arrangements.

Goodwill Games Swimming Prize Money Bonanza - April 10, 2001
Swimmers competing at the 2001 Goodwill Games stand to share in a whopping prize purse of $508,000 (USD) it was revealed today.

Goodwill Games Swimming Prize Purse Totals More Than $500,000 -
April 9, 2001
The swimming prize purse for this year's Goodwill Games totals $508,000 (USD), it was announced today by Games officials. Ninety-two men and 92 women will compete in a total of 38 events for the winnings at this year's Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia.

Games Benefits Flow to Queensland Business - April 6, 2001
Queensland companies are helping Australia win the race against overseas firms to land lucrative contracts from the 2001 Goodwill Games and sharing $7 million worth of business in the process.

Games Benefits Flow to Local Business - April 5, 2001
Queensland companies are helping Australia win the race against overseas firms to land lucrative contracts from the 2001 Goodwill Games and sharing $7 million worth of business in the process.

Games Announce '2001 Team Goodwill' - April 4, 2001
The team of sponsors that will help deliver the biggest international sporting event of 2001 was unveiled for the first time today.

150 Day Countdown to Games - March 31, 2001
There are just 150 days to go until the biggest international sporting event of 2001 lands in Brisbane, the 2001 Goodwill Games to be held from 29 August to 9 September.

Surf Lifesaving's Best Vie for Games Selection - March 30, 2001
This weekend's Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will be the last chance for the nation's top surf lifesavers to impress selectors for the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Local Dancers Join Stars in Games Gala - March 25, 2001
Hundreds of young Queensland dancers today vied to share centre stage with top Australian and international recording artists at the 2001 Goodwill Games Opening Gala, on August 28.

Aussie Championships the Road to Goodwill Glory - March 23, 2001
The Telstra Australian Track and Field Championships starting today is a crucial meet for athletes who have set their sights on selection for the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Goodwill Basketball Set to be a Cracker - March 22, 2001
Basketball is shaping up to be one of the toughest contests of the 2001 Goodwill Games, with Australia and United States vowing to send full-strength teams to compete in Brisbane.

Games Spin Offs for Sunshine Coast - March 21, 2001
A multi-million dollar marketing campaign to publicise the 2001 Goodwill Games and South East Queensland is expected to reap major tourism benefits for the Sunshine Coast.

Goodwill Athletics on Track to Shine - March 21, 2001
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie and Brisbane Lord Mayor Jim Soorley today joined Australian athletics stars Patrick Johnson and Peter Burge to try out the surface of the new $2.25 million track at ANZ Stadium.

Minnesota Timberwolves Mentor Flip Saunders Named Head Coach Of 2001 USA Basketball Men's Goodwill Games Team of NBA Players - March 21, 2001
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders was named today as head coach of USA Basketball's Goodwill Games team scheduled to compete in the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia, Sept. 3-9, 2001.

Divers Prepare for Goodwill Games Showdown - March 16, 2001
The top diving teams in the world from Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Mexico, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine and the United States have confirmed they will compete at the 2001 Goodwill Games in September.

Queensland Designer Wiins Goodwill Contract - March 16, 2001
The 2001 Goodwill Games workforce will be the talk of the town when they don their Queensland designed uniforms during the 12-day sporting fest.

The Energy Behind the Goodwill Games - March 14, 2001
The 2001 Goodwill Games has forged yet another powerful alliance, with ENERGEX coming on board as the Official Energy Supplier and Sponsor of the Games.

Goodwill Games Announces Sponsorship Commitments - March 5, 2001
Chrysler, Gillette's Duracell brand and Philips Electronics have signed on as official sponsors for the 2001 Goodwill Games, which are hosted this year by Brisbane, Australia, Goodwill Games officials announced today.

Marion Jones to Compete in 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia -
March 1, 2001
Marion Jones will compete in the 2001 Goodwill Games, she announced today at a press conference at Phillips Arena, in Atlanta, Ga. With six months to go until the 2001 Goodwill Games, Jones and Goodwill Games President, Mike Plant detailed the athletics first place prize money of $20,000 (USD) and the complete schedule for the international, multi-sport event.

Goodwill Games Family Welcomes Volunteers - February 27, 20001
A crucial foundation of the 2001 Goodwill Games volunteering program will be laid tonight during a welcome function hosted by Games organisers at South Bank's Thiess building.

Goodwill Games Tourist Push Takes Off with Airline Sponsor and Travel Operator - Feburary 23, 2001
Qantas Airways has been named the Official Airline of the 2001 Goodwill Games. The announcement of Qantas as the Games' latest major sponsor will give wings to the push to attract visitors to Brisbane for the 2001 Goodwill Games, to be held from 29 August to 9 September.

Ian Thorpe Makes Goodwill Pledge - February 10, 2001
Triple Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe has announced he will compete in the 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane, the biggest international multi-sport event this year.

Top Triathletes Named in 2001 Goodwill Games Field - February 8, 2001
PLEASE NOTE: PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: 1998 Goodwill Games New York champion Loretta Harrop and triathlon race director Garth Prowd are available for interview or photographs in Brisbane today. See end for contact details.

Americans to View Brisbane's Goodwill Games Live - February 6, 2001
Brisbane's 2001 Goodwill Games will be broadcast live to millions of people around the world, with a commitment by Turner Network Television (TNT) to present more than 66 per cent of its coverage through continuous live crossings.

Deadline for Goodwill Volunteers Looms - January 23, 2001
The January 31 deadline for people wanting to volunteer at the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane is fast approaching.

Goodwill Games Confirms Surf Lifesaving Line-Up - January 12, 2001
The world's top surf lifesaving teams have confirmed they will compete in two days of gruelling competition at the 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane in September.

Ipswich Art Scene Gets Ready...Set...GO! - Januaery 2, 2001
IPSWICH will share in the spirit of the 2001 Goodwill Games with an art exhibition exploring the intrinsic role sport plays in the lives of Australians.

Goodwill Games Athletes Training Venues - January 2, 2001
THIRTEEN hundred of the world's top sporting stars will train at suburban venues across Brisbane ahead of their participation in the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Brisbane Receives Goodwill Facelift - December 25, 2000
The Queensland capital will be transformed into a blazing sea of colour when it welcomes thousands of Goodwill Games athletes, interstate, international and local guests from August 29 to September 9.

Swimming Star Makes Goodwill Games Splash - December 22, 2000
Olympic gold medallist Grant Hackett took time out from a sweltering Queensland summer day on December 13, for a cooling swim to promote the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Top Race Director to Lead Goodwill Triathletes - December 21, 2000
2001 Goodwill Games triathletes are in safe hands with the appointment of one of
Australia's top triathlon race directors; Garth Prowd.

Goodwill Games Boost for Sunshine Coast - December 20, 2000
The international tourism profile of the Sunshine Coast is set for a massive boost thanks to the 2001 Goodwill Games to be hosted by Brisbane from August 29 to September 9 next year.

Goodwill Games Boost for Gold Coast - December 20, 2000
The Gold Coast is set to reap rewards from the 2001 Goodwill Games being staged in Brisbane from August 29 to September 9 next year.

Games Boost for Brisbane Hotels - December 14, 2000
Brisbane's hotel industry is set for a welcome boost next year when 4,500 athletes, VIPs, broadcasters and officials converge on the city for the 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane.

Students Splash Out with Grant Hackett in Special 2001 Goodwill Games Treat - December 13, 2000
Giant images of Olympic gold medallists Grant Hackett and Maurice Greene are set to wow commuters as 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane steps up its promotional campaign.

The Atlanta Hawks Help Goodwill Games and TNT Donate 70 Basketballs to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America - December 14, 2000
The Atlanta Hawks gave an assist to the Goodwill Games and TNT (Turner Network Television) by helping make a special donation of 70 basketballs, on behalf of their fellow Time Warner owned companies, to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Tuesday, December 12.

Goodwill Games Launch Volunteer Drive - December 3, 2000
Three thousand volunteers are needed to help drive the success of the 2001 Goodwill Games to be held in Brisbane from August 29 to September 9 next year.

Track Stars Maurice Greene and Ato Boldon Film Australian Promotional Campaign in L.A. for Goodwill Games - November 14, 2000
Fresh from their Olympic glory, sprinters Maurice Greene and Ato Boldon took center stage once again, but this stage was different from the hoopla that surrounded them in Sydney.

Brisbane will host Goodwill Games triathlon - November 8, 2000
Brisbane will show its versatility as a host city when it holds the 2001 Goodwill Games Triathlon. Queensland Premier Peter Beattie and Lord Mayor Jim Soorley announced Brisbane as the location for the Triathlon at the Goodwill Games hub, South Bank recently.

Goodwill Games Bonanza for Brisban Venues. - October 26, 2000
Premier Peter Beattie and Lord Mayor Jim Soorley today officially started the next round of upgrades to Brisbane's sports venues to prepare for the world's most prestigious sports event next year - the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Swimming to Make Waves in Brisbane. - October 25, 2000
In Sydney, the pool became the modern-day battlefield as patriotic rivalries surfaced at the Olympic Games. From the sprints, to the distance races to the ever-popular relays, athletes gave it their all to capture medals not only for themselves, but for their country. With faces painted and flags waving, the fans cheered them to the wall -- each hoping that their athletes would bring home the gold.

400m Champion Michael Johnson Races to Brisbane. - October 4, 2000
Just days after making history in Sydney by becoming the only man to win two consecutive gold medals in the 400m at the Olympic Games, Michael Johnson made his way north to Brisbane, Australia to promote the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Goodwill Games and Fosters Host Standing Room Only Press Conference for HSI and its Olympic Athletes at the Sydney Media Centre. - September 20, 2000
More than 250 journalists, 50 camera crews and numerous photographers filled the Sydney Media Centre today for one of the hottest press conferences of these Olympic Games.

Goodwill Games Brisbane Hosts Media Day for USA Swimming and USA Track & Field on September 9 at Chandler Aquatic Center - September 12, 2000
Brisbane, host of the 2001 Goodwill Games, is getting a test run for next years event as the city, along with its sister cities in Queensland, play host to 156 Olympic teams in all as they prepare for the upcoming competition in Sydney.

ANZ Gets Goodwill Uplift - September 2, 2000
ANZ Stadium will be a world class athletics facility, following a $2.6 million upgrade for the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Premier Peter Beattie and Brisbane City Councillor David Hinchliffe announced today.

Brisbane Counts Down to the Goodwill Games - August 29, 2000
While Sydney is consumed with the 2000 Olympic Games, Brisbane is now in countdown mode with just one year to go...

Brisbane, Venues Gear Up for 2001 Goodwill Games - August 25, 2000
Brisbane is now in countdown mode with just one year to go until the most elite invitation-only sporting event in the world - the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Campbell carries the flame - August 4, 2000
The Olympic Flame was in safe hands when 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane Chief Executive Campbell Rose carried it through his hometown of Melbourne in July.

Foster's: Brewing Goodwill in Brisbane - February 15, 2000
The 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane has announced an exclusive brand sponsorship deal with Australia's global alcoholic beverage company, Foster's Brewing Group.....

Employment opportunities at 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane - January 21, 2000
Positions for 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane, will be advertised in major Australian newspapers, particularly the Saturday editions of the Brisbane Courier Mail, the Sydney Morning Herald and Melbourne Age.....

Cato unveils visual identity for 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane - October 4, 1999
The visual identity of the most prestigious international multi-sport invitational event in the world - the 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane - was unveiled today at the international launch in Brisbane....

R.E. Turner, Michael Johnson, Grant Hackett Launch 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia - October 4, 1999
Time Warner Vice Chairman and Goodwill Games founder R. E. "Ted" Turner officially launched the 2001 Goodwill Games at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre today....