|
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 warm Closing Ceremony, full of music and singing, Athens bade a final farewell to the athletes and its guests.  Visit the Closing Ceremony Image Gallery
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.
Opening Ceremony Re-live the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony! Image Gallery Wallpapers
Olympic Sports Get to know all the Olympic sports through the educational animations.
News Articles31 Aug16:00 : Paralympic Games Tickets30 Aug13:30 : OCOG President sums up ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games00:34 : '' Unforgettable Games, dream Games'' 29 Aug21:38 : ATHENS 2004 President's speech at the Closing Ceremony21:37 Taekwondo: Asia still dominating 21:12 Handball: BALIC and FRUELUND, Most Valuable Players 21:06 Volleyball: Men : Brazil take gold 21:03 Taekwondo: Men's Over 80kg : MOON on the top 20:59 Athletics: Men's Marathon : BALDINI outlasts the field 20:42 Taekwondo: CORRECTED: Men's Over 80kg : MOON wins gold 20:31 Taekwondo: Men's +80kg : Korea gets gold on a knockout 20:28 Water Polo: Men : Hungary retains its Olympic title in a thrilling Final 20:17 Volleyball: Men : GODOY FILHO (BRA), Most Valuable Player 20:10 Water Polo: KISS (HUN) and di MARIO (ITA) won the MVPs 20:08 Taekwondo: CORRECTED: Men's Over 80kg : MOON wins gold |
 Closing Ceremony of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games. 29 August 2004  Closing Ceremony of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games. 29 August  Closing Ceremony of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games. 29 August 2004 
"These were unforgettable, dream Games". Dr Jacques Rogge, IOC President |
The official website of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic and Paralympic Games
www.athens2004.com