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	ATHENS 1896=>ATHENS 2004 - ATHENS 1896=>ATHENS 2004 - OLYMPICS STATISTICS
		ATHENS 1896=>ATHENS 2004 - ATHENS 1896=>ATHENS 2004 - OLYMPICS STATISTICS
		TOTAL OF MEDALS FOR THE SUMMER OLYMPICS FROM ATHENS 1896 TO ATHENS 2004
		The number of countries with medals is: 128; the average of medals per country is: 99.5
	www.darmoni.net /etetot.html (49 words)

	World Almanac for Kids
		The winter Olympics were begun in 1924 and were held in the same year as the summer games until the 1994 winter games in Lillehammer, Norway, when the alternating cycles began.
		The 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, reflected a changed political landscape: the 172 participating nations and territories included the Unified Team (with athletes from 12 former Soviet republics), a reunited Germany, and South Africa, which was allowed to compete for the first time since 1960.
		The Olympic games are competitions of individual athletes, not of nations, and the IOC does not keep national scores; however, the media of all nations report national standings according to one of two scoring systems.
	www.worldalmanacforkids.com /explore/sports/olympics.html (1093 words)

	2004 Summer Olympics - Medbib.com, the modern encyclopedia
		The 2004 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, were held in Athens, Greece, from August 13 to August 29, 2004.
		Athens 2004 marked the first time since the 1996 Summer Olympics that all countries with a National Olympic Committee were in attendance.
		By July/August 2004, all venues were delivered: in August, the Olympic Stadium was officially completed and opened, joined or preceded by the official completion and openings of other venues within the Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA), and the sports complexes in Faliro and Helliniko.
	www.medbib.com /2004_Olympic_Games (2651 words)

	Croatia at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The team of Croatia at the 2004 Summer Olympics included 80 athletes in 14 sports, 30 members of expert teams, six Olympic Mission members, as well as three doctors and seven physiotherapists, organized by the Croatian Olympic Committee.
		The flag of Croatia at the opening ceremony was carried by noted water polo player Dubravko Šimenc, who participated in three previous Olympic Games and won two medals, as well as various other medals in other tournaments.
		The flag of Croatia at the closing ceremony was carried by noted rower Siniša Skelin, who won a silver medal on these Olympic Games and participated in the two previous Olympic Games and won one other medal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Croatia_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics (607 words)

	Athens Summer Games (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Despite being held here, Blazenko Lackovic of Croatia (in white) was on the winning side as his country won their first gold medal of the Games.
		Croatia's Blazenko Lackovic is held in the air by Germany's Daniel Stephan (L) and Klaus-Dieter Petersen during their handball gold medal match at the sports pavillion at the 2004 Olympic Games, 29 August 2004 in Athens.
		The 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens came to a spectacular conclusion on Sunday with IOC president Jacques Rogge describing them 'as the unforgettable, dream Games'.
	athens2004.inq7.net /sites/photo_gallery.php (802 words)

	CBC.ca - Athens 2004 - History: 2004 Athens
		As the first Summer Olympics since the attacks of Sept. 11,2001, the safety of the athletes, spectators and Greek population were of utmost priority.
		The story of Kenteris, the defending Olympic 200-metre champion, and Thanou, the 100 m silver medallist from Sydney, dominated the headlines of every broadcast and newspaper as much for its impact on the host nation as for its sensational details.
		And on the final day of the Olympics, a spectator ran onto the road during the men's marathon and pushed lead runner Vanderlei de Lima of Brazil to the sidelines.
	www.cbc.ca /olympics/2004 (2135 words)

	Category:Nations at the 2004 Summer Olympics
		Republic of Moldova at the 2004 Summer Olympics
		Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 2004 Summer Olympics
		Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the 2004 Summer Olympics
	www.askfactmaster.com /Category:Nations_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics (217 words)

	DraftHelp.com - Olympics Summer 2004
		The aggregate result of these national Olympic teams will determine the winner, on the basis of 5 points for every gold medal, 3 points for every silver medal, and 1 point for every bronze medal.
		The 15 national Olympic teams must be chosen from 4 different pools, in which the nations have been divided, according to their performance in Sydney 2000, plus a host nation factor.
		Each participant must choose 2 Olympic teams from Group A, 3 Olympic teams from Group B, 5 Olympic teams from Group C and 5 Olympic teams from Group D (with encompasses all nations not in any of the former groups).
	www.drafthelp.com /Olympics2004Summer.htm (635 words)

	1996 Summer Olympics
		Also during the games, the Centennial Olympic Park bombing took place on July 27, 1996 killing Alice Hawthorne and wounding 111 others, and causing the death of Melih Uzunyol by heart attack.
		Cycling professionals were admitted to the Olympics, with five-time Tour de France winner Miguel Indurain winning the inaugural individual time trial event.
		Michelle Smith of Ireland wins three gold medals and a bronze, but her victories are overshadowed by doping allegations, which are later reinforced as she is banned after failing a test in 1999.
	www.gamesinathens.com /olympics/1/19/1996_summer_olympics.shtml (430 words)

	2000 Summer Olympics
		The ceremonies concluded with the lighting of the Olympic Flame.
		Former Australian Olympic champions brought the torch through the stadium, handing it over to Cathy Freeman, who lit the flame in the cauldron.
		IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch, at his last Olympics, had to leave for home, as his wife was severely ill. Upon arrival, his wife had already passed away.
	www.gamesinathens.com /olympics/2/20/2000_summer_olympics.shtml (670 words)

	UC's Got Game - 2004 Summer Olympics - University of California News Room
		In fact, if UC were a country, its 2004 medal total would have been exceeded by only 11 other nations.
		This summer, UC Berkeley will send a strong contingent of athletes and coaches to participate in the 2004 Olympic Games.
		Keeping with its unprecedented Olympic tradition, UCLA will send 55 players and coaches to the 2004 Olympic Games.
	www.universityofcalifornia.edu /news/summerolympics2004.html (547 words)

	USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team / 2004 Olympic Opponents
		Angola qualified for the 2004 Olympics by winning the 22nd African Championship that was held Aug. 7-16 in Alexandria, Egypt.
		The biggest surprise to emerge from the 2003 European Championship with a 2004 Olympic invite was Italy.
		Lithuania, bronze medalists in the last three Olympics, is probably best remembered as the team that threw quite a scare into the USA team at the 2000 Olympics.
	www.usabasketball.com /seniormen/2004/04_moly_opponents.html (3920 words)

	08.19.2004 - Cal Olympians show their colors in Athens
		Though Natalie Coughlin is undisputedly the best-known Golden Bear competing in the 2004 Summer Olympics, there are 42 other Cal athletes in a quest to bring home the gold from Athens.
		Fast-forward to the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials in Sacramento, where daughter Grace finished second to Marion Jones in the women’s long jump with a jump of 22 feet, 5 inches.
		A member of the 2003 World Cup all-star team, she is competing in the Olympics for the U.S. team for the fourth time.
	www.berkeley.edu /news/berkeleyan/2004/08/19_olympics.shtml (840 words)

	NBCOlympics.com - Countries - Italy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Even though the Olympic games are over, the NBC Universal Store still has your favorite Torino merchandise.
		The 2006 Olympic host city of Torino, located in northwest Italy at the confluence of the Po and Dora Riparia rivers, is the capital of the Piedmont region.
		The 19-year-old, who earned bronze at the 2005 World Championships, is the daughter of a 1984 Olympic hockey player and the cousin of Alpine skier Isolde Kostner, who took silver in the women's downhill in 2002.
	www.nbcolympics.com /countries/5056762/detail.html (723 words)

	TheGoal.com Olympics 2004
		And Croatia claimed the gold medal in men's handball, even though they were 10 points down against Germany at halftime.
		Since then, the Olympic organisers have completely refurbished the stadium, transforming it into a state-of-the-art facility with unobstructed seating and a strikingly beautiful roof, designed by Santiago Calatrava (who also designed the cauldron), that arches over the stadium without touching it (it is anchored to the ground outside).
		American athletes at the 2004 Olympics have a huge support network fo trainers, coaches, physical therapists and sports psychologists to help them compete at their best.
	www.thegoal.com /events/2004olympics/2004.html (1416 words)

	Myths and technology welcome Games back home - Athens Olympics 2004 - ABC Sport.
		The stadium floor was flooded with water, creating a shimmering sea that burst into flames as the five Olympic rings were set ablaze by a pyrotechnic comet flashing down from the sky.
		The security measures were a far cry from the Ancient Games when, throughout Greece, warriors laid down their arms to allow athletes to compete in peace and slaughtered 100 oxen to begin the festivities.
		The nation of 10 million, where the modern Olympics were reborn in 1896, is finally enjoying accolades for preparing a safe and efficient Games.
	www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200408/s1176444.htm (767 words)

	Full Medal Tally. Results. Athens Olympics 2004. ABC Sport.
		From Hicham El Guerrouj ending his Olympic hoodoo to the triumph of Iranian Hercules Hossein Rezazadeh, these were the defining moments of the Athens Games.
		The Olympics is the athlete's chance for 15 minutes of fame.
		From farce to tragedy, the Olympics are sporting theatre, and Athens 2004 offered the perfect stage for a huge variety of plots and leading characters.
	www.abc.net.au /olympics/2004/results/medaltally.htm (100 words)

	Canada at the 2004 Summer Olympics
		The main network for Olympic coverage in Canada is the CBC which covers events live, and then replays highlights in prime time.
		Most disappointing was the men's eights who had been undefeated for two years before the Olympics, but to the surprise of many finished fifth in their event.
		There were a few bright spots, including Rick Say making it to the finals of the 200 m freestlye, considerd by many to be the premier event of the 2004 Olympics, and a number of Canadian records were set.
	www.askfactmaster.com /Canada_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics (2674 words)

	An Olympic-Sized Experience :: Mulabegovic proud of recent accomplishments
		WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Although senior Nedzad Mulabegovic won't be returning to Purdue with an Olympic medal, he will be bringing back a number of experiences which should inspire his track and field teammates to reach the top of the Big Ten standings.
		Mulabegovic completed his Olympic stay Wednesday morning after finishing 29th in the shot put qualifying round.
		I think that everybody who competed should be proud of themselves." Competing for his native country of Croatia, Mulabegovic finished with a distance of 19.07 meters (62 feet, 6 3/4 inches).
	www.cstv.com /sports/c-track/stories/082004aac.html (341 words)

	USATODAY.com - Think Shaq's job is tough? Get in the water with Bailey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The former UC Irvine star, 28, is a veteran of the U.S. national team and has played professionally in Croatia.
		His job is roughly (in all senses of the word) the same as Shaquille O'Neal's or Brian McBride's — mix it up in front of the goal and score.
		I played in Croatia, where water polo is the No. 1 sport.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/olympics/summer/2004-02-25-bailey-10_x.htm (825 words)

	CANOE -- SLAM! 2004 Games News: 2004 SUMMER OLYMPICS NOTE
		#Event Description & Format - Water Polo# ----------------------------------------- Water Polo, a team event held for the 27th time for men and second for women, will be contested between August 15-29 at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex.
		There will be 12 men's teams -- Greece, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Egypt, Serbia-Montenegro, Kazakhstan, Spain, Croatia, United States, Australia and Russia.
		The medal games are August 29 for men and August 26 for women.
	slam.canoe.ca /StatsOLY/BC-OLY-LGNS-WATERPOLODESC-R.html (218 words)

	(E) USA Today Six destinations to keep on your radar for 2006, January 17, 2006
		Croatia is the latest country in Europe with "hidden gem" status.
		As an added benefit, Croatia is not in the European Union, so prices in the Croatian kuna may not be as expensive the prices listed in euros in other European countries.
		The Olympics will be held in and around Beijing, and will attract thousands of visitors from all corners of the globe.
	www.croatianworld.net /Letters/5860.htm (1082 words)

	CNN.com - Croatia injuries are blow to Baric - Feb. 17, 2004
		Injuries have depleted Croatia's line-up for the Euro 2004 warm-up with Germany in Split on Wednesday, leaving a selection headache for coach Otto Baric.
		But Baric, whose team squeezed past neighboring Slovenia in the Euro 2004 playoffs, misses injured Juventus defender Igor Tudor and Ancona winger Milan Rapaic who is not match fit.
		Croatia are grouped with France, England and Switzerland in Portugal this summer while Germany face Netherlands, Czech Republic and Latvia.
	edition.cnn.com /2004/SPORT/football/02/17/croatia.injuries (319 words)

	All-Time Medal Standings, 1896-2000 — FactMonster.com
		Athletes from the USSR participated in the Summer Games from 1952-88, returned as the Unified Team in 1992 after the breakup of the Soviet Union (in 1991) and have competed as independent republics since the 1994 Winter Games.
		Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
		South Africa was banned from 1964-88 for using the apartheid policy in the selection of its teams.
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0115108.html (196 words)

	Virginia Swimming and Diving Media Coverage (Summer 2004)
		ACC Summer Olympic Dreams--Article on ACC swimmers that have qualified for the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials.
		Cavaliers Chasing Olympic Dreams--Article on Virginia swimmers who have qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials that will be held in Long Beach, CA from July 7-14.
		U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials Psyche Sheet—Article with the psyche sheet for the U.S. Olympic Trials that will be held in Long Beach, CA from July 7-14.
	www.uvaswimdive.com /inthenews04sum-frame.htm (3067 words)

	Ivy League Sports - Ivies in Athens 2004
		In the last twenty years, Brown rowers Igor Boraska '94 (Croatia), Porter Collins '97, Jamie Koven '95, Xeno Mueller '94, Ted Patton '88, Nikda Shojic '97 (Yugoslavia), Dave Simon '02, John Smith '83 and Dennis Zvegelj '97 have competed in the Summer Olympics.
		Boraska, a native of Croatia, demonstrated his versatility as an athlete through the Olympic Games.
		Official Olympic Posters appear with permission and are the property of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
	www.iviesinathens.com /olympic/school.aspx?ID=1 (404 words)

	Olympic News Circle for Summer & Winter Olympics
		Olympic Promotion MTV video: Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, Greece
		The show, designed and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, among the most widely recognised director, writer, choreographer and clown at an international level for his theatre performances inspired to the circus world, will combined the fantasy and colours of the Carnival with the sounds and shapes typical of the circus and Art Comedy.
		Finland, which had allowed only five goals in its first seven matches, was in its first Olympic final but had to settle for the silver.
	www.samtsai.com /olympics (596 words)

	The New York Times > Sports > Olympics > Handball
		Believed to be one of the world's oldest sports, handball is depicted on a plaque in the Acropolis, dating to 600 B.C. The modern version appeared in Denmark, Germany and Czechoslovakia in the 19th century as a training sport for soccer players and gymnasts.
		After appearing as a demonstration sport in 1936, men's handball was added to the Olympics in 1972; women's handball was added in 1976.
		Each team has seven players, and the game is similar to soccer, except that the ball is moved by hand and players may not run more than three steps with it.
	www.nytimes.com /top/news/sports/olympics2004/handball (398 words)

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