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	2004 Olympic Torch Relay: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/2/20/2004_olympic_torch_relay.htm (2777 words)

	2004 Olympic Torch Relay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Every city which had hosted the Summer Olympics was revisited by the torch, as well as several other cities chosen for their international importance.
		After visiting Cyprus, the Greek Leg of the Torch Relay resumed on July 9, 2004, with the flame touching down in Crete in the city of Heraklion.
		During the Greek Leg of the relay, the torch also made a cursory stopover in Albania when the torch was carried through a lake on the Greek-Albanian border.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2004_Olympic_Torch_Relay (374 words)

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	INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - NEWS
		The Torch Relay route will have to be approved by the IOC Executive Board at the beginning of December in Lausanne.
		The Olympic flame is ignited by the sun's rays in Ancient Olympia, Greece, and is kept in a lantern that travels with the relay.
		The Olympic flame is passed from torch to torch.
	www.olympic.org /uk/news/olympic_news/full_story_uk.asp?id=242 (353 words)

	ATHENS 2004 Olympic Global Torch Relay - NYC.gov
		The ATHENS 2004 Olympic Organizing Committee announced the first-ever global journey of the Olympic Torch in November of 2003.
		On June 19, 2004, New York City will celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch with an approximate 34-mile run through the streets of the City, followed by a public celebration honoring the Olympic Spirit and the ATHENS 2004 Games.
		The Olympic flame was lit by the sun's rays during a traditional ceremony in Ancient Olympia, Greece on March 25, 2004, the anniversary of the date that the modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896.
	www.nyc.gov /html/misc/html/athens.html (461 words)

	ipedia.com: 2004 Summer Olympics Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		By late March of 2004, many Olympics projects were severely behind schedule, and Greek authorities announced that a roof would no longer be constructed over the main swimming venue.
		Olympic Stadium, the designated facility for the opening and closing ceremonies, is still currently under construction, with an estimated completion date of July 20, some three weeks before the games open.
		Since the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France it has been the tradition to have a mascot for the games and this year the official mascots are brother and sister, Phevos and Athena named after the god of light and music and the goddess of wisdom respectively.
	www.ipedia.com /2004_summer_olympics.html (656 words)

	Coca-Cola® - OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY ATHENS 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The flame was lighted in the traditional ceremony March 25 in ancient Olympia, Greece, and - beginning June 4 - virtually circles the earth before being returned to Greece for an additional Relay segment and, ultimately, the August 13 Opening Ceremony of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games.
		The itinerary includes inaugural appearances of the Olympic flame in Africa and South America and Relay segments on all five land masses represented by the Olympic Rings - Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
		The basic requirements for Torchbearer candidates worldwide are a minimum age of 14 years old (as of March 25, 2004) and the ability to carry an Olympic Torch approximately 400 meters.
	www.torchrelay.coca-cola.com /about_search_1.html (641 words)

	Athens 2004 Global Olympic Torch Relay
		June 16 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 1904 Olympics held at the university and the Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Relay.
		When St. Louis philanthropist E. Desmond Lee carried the Olympic torch into Francis Field on June 17 as part of the 2004 Olympic Global Torch Relay, a 100-year journey was nearly complete.
		Washington University hosted a ceremony June 16 recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 1904 Olympics at the University and the Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Relay.
	news-info.wustl.edu /group/page/normal/195.html (586 words)

	Canadian Olympic Committee
		The ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay began on March 25 and will end on August 13 in Athens, Greece to commence the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad.
		The Canadian Olympic Committee together with the City of Montreal and the Athens 2004 Organizing Committee (ATHOC) are proud partners of the Montreal leg of the Olympic Torch relay on Sunday, June 20, 2004.
		The theme, established by the Athens Organizing committee for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay is "Pass the Flame, Unite the World." The official sponsors of the relay are Coca-Cola and Samsung.
	www.olympic.ca /EN/organization/events/torch_relay/index.shtml (189 words)

	Athens 2004 / Olympic Torch Relay Route (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Only permanent residents of Greece, who have attained the age of 14 by January 1st, 2004 and, who do not hold positions in public office for the duration of the Torch Relay, regardless of gender or religion are eligible to participate in the Greek route of the ATHENS 2004 Torch Relay Programme.
		Permanent residents in countries, other than Greece, where the Olympic Flame will pass by and who are interested in becoming Torchbearers in their countries, should contact the respective National Olympic Committee of their country, which is responsible for providing them with all relevant information.
		A detailed list of all the countries that the ATHENS 2004 Torch Relay will visit during its international journey can be found by clicking here.
	www.invgr.com /olympics_torch_route.htm (311 words)

	St. Louis Sports Commission: 2004 Olympic Torch Relay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Olympic flame will be carried approximately 30 miles through the St. Louis region while on its worldwide path to Athens and the Summer Games of the 28 th Olympiad.
		The ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay is presented by Coca-Cola and Samsung.
		Planning for the Olympic Torch Relay in St. Louis is being conducted by a local task force that includes representatives from the City of St. Louis, Coca-Cola Central States, the Downtown St. Louis Partnership, St. Louis 2004, St. Louis County, the St. Louis Greek-American Community, the St. Louis Sports Commission, and Washington University.
	www.stlouissports.org /2004OlympicTorchRelay/release1.htm (834 words)

	St. Louis Sports Commission: 2004 Olympic Torch Relay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The three-time Olympic gold medalist and East St. Louis native will light the Torch Relay cauldron located on a stage that will be built for the Celebration at the base of Art Hill.
		Coca-Cola and Samsung are the presenting sponsors of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay.
		Both events are part of Celebrate 2004 — the region's yearlong civic celebration marking the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition, the centennial of the World's Fair and Olympics in St. Louis, and recent revitalization accomplishments.
	www.stlouissports.org /2004OlympicTorchRelay/release4.htm (1025 words)

	NBC 4 - NBC 4 - Olympic Torch Relay Comes To NBC4 and KVEA
		Torch runners will make their way into Hollywood via Vine Street, then into Koreatown, finally ending up at Dodger Stadium.
		NBC4and KVEA will provide torch relay updates throughout the day, with cut-ins airing at the top of each hour for NBC4 and at the half hour for KVEA.
		The theme for the Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Relay is "Pass the Flame, Unite the World." The flame will travel to each continent that is represented by the five Olympic rings, and for the first time, will visit the continents of Africa and South America.
	www.nbc4.tv /station/3417329/detail.html (601 words)

	United States Olympic Committee - Olympic Torch Relay
		The U.S. Olympic Committee is now reviewing nomination essays on behalf of the Athens 2004 Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games for potential torchbearers, people who are an inspiration in our everyday lives; who deserve to unite the world with the Olympic flame.
		The Olympic flame will be lit by the sun's rays during a traditional ceremony in Ancient Olympia, Greece on March 25, 2004, the anniversary of the date that the modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896.
		The Olympic flame will travel to all cities that have hosted the Olympic Games, as well as each continent represented by the five Olympic rings, including, for the first time, the continents of Africa and South America.
	www.olympic-usa.org /13183.htm (284 words)

	Greater London Authority - Olympic Torch Relay 2004
		The 23rd leg of the international Olympic Torch Relay took place in London on 26 June 2004.
		The torch was carried by 140 torchbearers along a 48 km route starting at Wimbledon and finishing in central London at the Olympic Torch Relay Concert.
		The Torch Concert was a spectacular success and a fitting finale to the enormous welcome London gave the Olympic Flame throughout the day."
	www.london.gov.uk /torchrelay/index.jsp (106 words)

	St. Louis Metro Community News and Information
		Three-time Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee was greeted with a standing ovation and cheers as she carried the torch down Art Hill.
		At approximately 8:45 p.m., three-time Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee was greeted with a standing ovation and loud cheers as she made her way through the crowds to the stage at the foot of Art Hill.
		At approximately 8:45 p.m., three-time Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee carried the flame down Art Hill to the stage where she was surrounded by all the Olympians present for the lighting of the Relay Torch Cauldron.
	www.slfp.com /ComNews061804.htm (1037 words)

	ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay \| New York City Photos
		This year, New York City has been selected as one of the four U.S. cities to be a host to ATHENS 2004 Olympic Global Torch Relay.
		NYCfoto has followed the Torch from its entrance into the Manhattan district via Brooklyn Bridge to the World Financial Center where it left for Staten Island via NYC Water Taxi.
		After running with the torch through all of downtown Manhattan it feels as if we were at the Olympics itself (at least as close as we'll ever get).
	www.nycfoto.com /showPage.php?albumID=843&start=0 (161 words)

	UK Sport - NEWS: London welcomes Olympic Torch Relay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Five-time Olympic rowing champion Sir Steve Redgrave, swimmer Sharron Davies, tennis star Tim Henman, boxing legend Frank Bruno and entrepreneur and businessman Sir Richard Branson are amongst the Olympians and other sporting stars and celebrities who will carry the Olympic Flame through the streets of London on Saturday 26 June.
		The ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay starts its journey on the Centre Court of Wimbledon with four-minute mile record breaker Sir Roger Bannister and finishes eight hours later with five-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Steven Redgrave lighting the Olympic Cauldron in The Mall.
		For the first time ever in 2004, the Olympic Torch Relay is travelling to all five continents and to all host cities of the Olympic Summer Games.
	www.uksport.gov.uk /template.asp?id=1826 (442 words)

	Coke, Samsung in Olympic torch run - www.smh.com.au
		With less than a year to go before the Olympic Games kick off in Athens, Coca-Cola and Samsung have unveiled their co-presenting partnership for the first international Olympic Torch Relay.
		The torch relay will also be the longest ever, running across five continents, as represented by the famous Olympic rings, and supposedly uniting communities worldwide in a global celebration of the Olympic values of friendship, participation and exercise.
		The first stop for the Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Relay will be Australia, offering Australian communities the chance to relive the Olympic excitement.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/11/26/1069825841490.html (303 words)

	Olympics Torch Relay stop at UN Headquarters (June 19, 2004)
		Accepting the Olympic torch in New York today as part of its relay around the world, Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged all warring factions to lay down their arms during the upcoming Games in Athens.
		According to ancient Greek tradition, countries observe an “Olympic Truce” while athletes are competing in the global competition.
		The Olympic Flag (left) and the United Nations flag (right) flying side by side at this evening's Olympic Torch ceremony at UN Headquarters.
	www.un.org /av/photo/unhq/olympics061904.htm (156 words)

	St. Louis Sports Commission: 2004 Olympic Torch Relay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Olympic flame will be carried 34 miles through the St. Louis region while on its worldwide path to Athens and the Summer Games of the 28 th Olympiad.
		Louis is one of only four American cities and one of only 34 cities worldwide to be part of the first-ever global torch relay.
		The St. Louis Sports Commission is helping to organize a major end-of-relay event that will mark the 100 th anniversary of the 1904 Games and celebrate the nation's greatest Olympic moments and legends since the birth of the Olympics in America.
	www.stlsports.org /2004OlympicTorchRelay/index_2.htm (259 words)

	OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY EVENT AT UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS ON SATURDAY, 19 JUNE
		Olympic Torch Relay Event at United Nations Headquarters on Saturday, 19 June
		“Pass the Flame, Unite the World” is the theme of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Torch Relay that travels to 27 countries and 34 cities worldwide over the course of 35 days. For the first time in the history of this Olympic tradition, the flame will travel through
		The ceremony at United Nations Headquarters will highlight the call for an Olympic Truce, an appeal for the cessation of conflict during the period immediately, during and after the Olympic Games.
	www.un.org /News/Press/docs/2004/note5872.doc.htm (643 words)

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	www.inneans.com /games/Olympic-medalists.html (361 words)

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