Athens 2004 Olympic Games: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Games of the XXVIII Olympiad
Date	August 13, 2004 - August 29, 2004
Location	Athens • Greece

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Three members of Team Canada in matching red and green swimsuits perform a synchronized swimming routine with arms raised amid splashing water at the Athens Olympic pool.

Liu Xiang of China stands on the podium wearing a laurel wreath and Chinese flag, holding a bouquet of flowers during the Athens 2004 Olympic medal ceremony.

Lisa Fernandez, wearing a red and navy USA uniform and visor, winds up to pitch a softball during the 2004 Athens Olympic gold medal game against Australia.

Official poster for the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics featuring a white olive wreath on a blue background, the text ATHENS 2004, and the Olympic rings below.

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