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]
