Summer Olympic Games 2004

    In a few weeks the Summer Olympic games will begin in Athens, Greece.  From August 13-29, 2004; thousands of athletes will descend on the original home of the Olympics in Greece for 16 days of athletic skill. Some of the best athletes in the USA and in the world will come together to compete. There are a total of 28 sports at 35 locations. The Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Relay is the first to tour the globe and come back to the country where the Games were born.

    The following websites contain information on the history, current schedule, and preparation that goes into the Olympic Games:

Athens 2004 Olympic Games Official Website of the Olympic Movement
Summer Olympics Through the Years Olympics Facts and History
Interesting Olympic Facts U.S. Olympic Team
Athens Environmental Foundation Olympic News
Special Olympics Travel in Greece

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Last updated July 20, 2004
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