Profile: Controversy over using drag queens as part of the closing ceremonies at the Sydney Olympics

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Profile: Controversy over using drag queens as part of the closing ceremonies at the Sydney Olympics

Host: JACKI LYDEN Time: 8:00-9:00 PM

JACKI LYDEN, host:

American athletes conquered the track again today in Sydney. Marion Jones powered one women's relay team to gold, and another to bronze. Michael Johnson and Maurice Greene also helped bring home gold medals for their men's relay teams. As the Games wind down, host country Australia is determined to to go out with a bang. Tomorrow's closing ceremonies feature fireworks, circus acts and drag queens. No one ...

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