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Aug 29, 2004 · Despite pre-Games fears over construction and security, the Athens Olympics have generally been hailed as a success. They really did a fantastic job - I am very, very happy about the...
The 2004 Olympics were not perfect, but they did do a lot of good. Country pride swells from the moment of the announcement. Athen’s would receive more than two billion dollars in infrastructure repair and additions.
The 2004 Games were generally deemed to be a success, with the rising standard of competition amongst nations across the world. The final medal tally was led by the United States , followed by China and Russia with host nation Greece in 15th place.
Athens won the race to stage the 2004 Summer Games on 5 September 1997 at the 106th IOC session in Lausanne, defeating Rome in the final round of the vote by 66 to 41. Buenos Aires, Cape Town...
Sep 29, 2024 · Athens 2004 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Athens that took place August 13–29, 2004. The Athens Games were the 25th occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. The 2004 Olympic Games returned to Greece, birthplace of the ancient Games and site of the inaugural modern Olympics.
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Athens won the race to stage the 2004 event on 5 September 1997 at the 106th IOC session in Lausanne, defeating Rome in the final round of the vote by 66 to 41. A hugely successful Games in...
Aug 12, 2004 · Swimmer Michael Phelps won six gold medals and set a single-Games record with eight total medals. Leontien Ziljaard-van Moorsel became the first female cyclist to earn four career gold medals, reaching a total of six Olympic medals, while canoeist Birgit Fischer became the first athlete in any sport to win two medals in each of five Olympic Games.
