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Performance in Athens Olympics opening ceremony

Updated: 2004-08-14 08:27

China's Olympic team in the opening ceremony

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Dancers perform 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]

Performers portray scenes from Greek mythology during opening ceremonies for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Friday, August 13, 2004. [AP]

Drummers are reflected in the water covering the floor of the stadium during opening ceremonies for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Friday, August 13, 2004. [AP]

An artist performs on a cube, which symbolizes the earth, during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 13, 2004.  [Reuters]

A performer made up like a statue waves to the crowd during the opening ceremony of the 2004 summer Olympics in Athens, Greece Friday Aug 13, 2004.  [AP]

An artist symbolizing ancient Greece performs during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 13, 2004. The Games returned to their spiritual home with an opening that brought the myths of Ancient Greece back to life through the magic of 21st century technology. [Reuters]

An actor representing Greek mythological figure Centaur performs during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, August 13, 2004.  [Reuters]

Iceland's singer Bjork performs during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 13, 2004. The Games returned to their spiritual home on Friday with an opening that brought the myths of Ancient Greece back to life through the magic of 21st century technology.  [Reuters]

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 13, 2004. [Reuters]

An artist symbolising ancient Greece performs during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games August 13, 2004.  [Reuters]

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