It's the section most likely to bear repeated gaming, and by far the most rewarding. Performance improves quite visibly as each training session is successfully negotiated. The commentary is limited, but effective in small doses. While this is nothing particularly new as such, Sydney 2000 is a well-timed and hugely enjoyable experience. One criticism is the fixed gender for the athletes in each sport.
Runners are always male, while water events are exclusively performed by females.