Unforgettable Games, Dream Games A grand celebration, the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, which for 17 days returned to Greece, the country where they were originally born and the city where they revived, is completed. These Games broke many records. Athens hosted 11,099 athletes, the largest number ever and also the most women athletes ever. Representatives of 202 countries took part, more than any other sport event. The Olympic flame traveled for the first time to all continents. Shot Put was held in Olympia and women competed there for the first time. Four billion viewers all over the world watched these Games. They all saw Greece, inside and outside the stadiums. With a warmÃÂ Closing Ceremony , full of music and singing, Athens bade a final farewell to the athletes and its guests.ÃÂ Visit the Closing Ceremony Image Gallery Wallpapers Highlights of the Games Read the highlights of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games and feel again the excitement of the most important events of each competition day. Olympic Sports Get to know all the Olympic sports through the educational animations. | |
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