2004 OLYMPIC GAMES - Athens, Greece Aug. 13 - 29

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Olympic.org/uk - Misc. Kodak Photos of the Day

Cycling, Mens Road Race


Athens, 14 August 2004 -
The Men's Cycling Road Race wound its way through the streets of Athens today. The Parthenon, atop the Acropolis, provided an
incredible backdrop. Italian Paolo Bettini took the gold.

Credit: © Kodak / John McDermott

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Keep Your Eye on the Ball


Athens, 20 August 2004 -
Table Tennis can be referred to around the globe as; Gossima, Whiff-Whaff, Flim-Flam, and Ping-Pong. It has been an Olympic sport since 1988.
Pictured is Hyang Mi Kim of Korea as she serves during the Women's Singles Table Tennis quarter finals.

Credit: © Kodak - Robert Laberge

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Altius, Latin for Higher


Athens, 21 August 2004 -
Takayo Kondo of Japan catches some air in the Women's Pole Vault Qualifying Round. The women's pole vault and hammer throw debuted at the Sydney 2000 Games.
Credit: © Getty Images/Ezra Shaw

Credit: © Getty Images/Ezra Shaw

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Cycling in Athens


Athens, 22 August 2004 -
Australia set an Olympic and World record in Men's Team Pursuit Cycling. Cycling at the Olympics features three exciting disciplines; road, track and mountain biking. The track is called a velodrome. In the Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA) it is housed in an architecturally spectacular structure.

Credit: © Kodak / McDermott

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