2004 Summer Olympics
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The 2004 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, were held in Athens, Greece from August 13, 2004, until August 29, 2004. It was the first time since 1906 that the Olympics were held in Greece. 10,625 athletes took part.[2] There were 301 medal events.
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Host city | Athens, Greece | ||
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Motto | Welcome Home (Greek: Καλώς ήλθατε σπίτι, Kalós ílthate spíti) | ||
Nations | 201 | ||
Athletes | 10,625 (6,296 men, 4,329 women) | ||
Events | 301 in 28 sports (40 disciplines) | ||
Opening | 13 August | ||
Closing | 29 August | ||
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Cauldron | Nikolaos Kaklamanakis[1] | ||
Stadium | Olympic Stadium | ||
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