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2004 Olympics opens in Athens
(Reuters)
Updated: 2004-08-14 04:29



The Greek flag flies in the stadium as members of Argentina's Olympic team parade during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 13, 2004. A spectacular opening ceremony launched the Athens Olympics on Friday, lifting spirits in the Games' ancient birthplace after the host nation was rocked by a drugs drama involving its two top sprinters. [Reuters]

Fireworks explode over the Athens Olympic Stadium as the 2004 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony begins in Athens August 13, 2004. [Reuters]


Fireworks over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, August 13, 2004. A spectacular opening ceremony launched the Athens Olympics on Friday, lifting spirits in the Games' ancient birthplace after the host nation was rocked by a drugs drama involving its two top sprinters. [Reuters]

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