The mural consists of figurative images of athletes engaged in running, short put, discus throw, javelin, pole vault, long jump and high jump. It is done in the style of a very old painting to simulate the effect of paint coming away from the wall of an ancient mural;  it is as if the mural were painted during the first Olympics held in Greece. Set against the background of the ultra modern Sydney International Athletic Centre, the mural celebrates the journey and spirit of the various athletic sports into the 21^st century and the 2000 Sydney Olympics.