Knowra 2004 Summer Olympics 2004 Summer Olympics The 2004 Summer Olympics were the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, held in Athens from August 13 to 29. They marked the Olympics’ return to the city where the ancient Games began.
Michael Phelps : American swimmer Michael Phelps won 23 Olympic gold medals across five Summer Games. His six gold and two bronze medals made him one of Athens’s defining athletes.
Athens : Athens is the capital of Greece and a historic center of Greek political and cultural life. The city’s ancient Olympic heritage shaped the meaning and presentation of the 2004 Games.
Olympic Games : The Olympic Games are an international multisport event held in Summer and Winter editions under the Olympic Movement. The Athens edition followed the institutions, ceremonies, and competition format of this broader event.
Olympic legacy : Olympic legacy is the lasting economic, social, urban, and sporting impact associated with hosting the Games. Athens became a prominent case in debates over venue use and long-term hosting costs.
Liu Xiang : Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang won the 110 metres hurdles at the 2004 Olympics in a world-record-equalling time. His victory was China’s first Olympic gold in a men’s track-and-field event.
1997 IOC Session : The 106th International Olympic Committee session in Lausanne selected the host city for the 2004 Summer Olympics. Delegates chose Athens over Rome, Stockholm, Buenos Aires, and Cape Town.
2004 Summer Olympics medal table : The 2004 Summer Olympics medal table ranks national teams by medals won in Athens. It records the distribution of gold, silver, and bronze across the competitions.
Athens Olympic venues after the 2004 Games : Athens Olympic venues after the 2004 Games are the competition facilities and sites whose later uses varied widely. Their maintenance and reuse became central to assessments of the Games’ legacy.
Kelly Holmes : British middle-distance runner Kelly Holmes won the 800 metres and 1500 metres at the 2004 Olympics. Her two victories made her one of the Games’ most celebrated champions.
International Olympic Committee : The International Olympic Committee is the governing body responsible for the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement. It awarded Athens the Games and oversaw their place in the Olympic calendar.
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