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Athens 2004: Links

'An Educator's Resource to the Olympic Games in Athens 2004'
This site created by the Greek Embassy in 2004 is packed with activity downloads and links, although some of these are now out of date.

BBC Sport - Athens 2004
BBC website created at the time of the Athens Games featuring news articles, medal winners and sports information.

BBC Sport - Athens 2004 Photo Galleries
Comprehensive photo galleries from the Athens Games.

Go for the Gold
Scholastic's excellent Olympic Games activities for children are aimed at a US audience but can easily be adapted for use in classrooms anywhere.

Innovative Teaching - Olympics 2004
This newsletter by Walter McKenzie was created in March 2004 and suggests ways in which the Athens Games can be introduced into various areas of the curriculum. It contains a huge selection of links although some are now out of date.

International Olympic Committee – Athens 2004
Comprehensive information from the IOC on all aspects of the Athens Games.

International Olympic Committee – Athens Medal Table
Complete listings of all medals won with links to specific athletes and events.

Telegraph - Athens' deserted Games sites a warning to London Olympics
'The buildings constructed in Athens for the Olympic Games four years ago are fly blown, closed to the public and covered in graffiti, a forewarning of the possible aftermath of the London Games in 2012'. (June 2008)

Wikipedia – 2004 Summer Olympics
Information about the 2004 Olympic Games held in Athens, including bid and preparation, venues, mascots, medal count, ceremonies and sports.

Wikipedia – 2004 Summer Olympics Medal Count
Complete listings of all medals won, with totals, and links to detailed performance pages for each country.

World Stadiums - Athens 2004 Olympics
Photographs and detailed information about the venues used for the Athens Games.


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