2004 Olympics opens in Athens
(Reuters)
Updated: 2004-08-14 03:49

Performance in the opening ceremony The Olympic torch is shown after its lighting

The Chinese delegation, lead by flag bearer Yao Ming, marches into the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 13, 2004. The games were opened in a spectacular ceremony in their historic birthplace. [newsphoto]

Members of China'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. [Xinhua] Members of China's Olympic team parade during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 13, 2004. [newsphoto] The Chinese audience salute the opening of the Olympics. [Xinhua] Basketball player Yao Ming leads the Chinese delegation in the parade. [Xinhua] Members of China's Olympic team parade during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 13, 2004. [Xinhua] Basketball player Yao Ming leads the Chinese delegation in the parade. [Xinhua] Members of China's Olympic team parade during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 13, 2004. [Xinhua] 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] The Olympic rings are lit up during the opening ceremony of the Athens Olympic Games August 13, 2004. [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]

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