Olympic torch is shown after its lighting

China's Olympic team in the opening ceremony
Performance in the opening ceremony

The Olympic torch is shown after its lighting during the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Friday, Aug. 13, 2004. [AP]

Nikolas Kaklamanakis stands with the Olympic torch, center, after lighting the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Friday, Aug. 13, 2004. [AP]

The final torch bearer, former Olympic gold medallist Nikos Kaklamanakis, stands beneath the cauldron 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. [Reuters]

The final torch bearer, former Olympic gold medallist Nikos Kaklamanakis, stands beneath the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, August 13, 2004. [Reuters]

Former Olympic gold medallist Nikos Kaklamanakis, lights the Olympic cauldron 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. [Reuters]