Discover the excitement of the olmpics and discover the allurement of their history
Millions of fans are expected to flock to the olmpics in Athens to watch the summer olmpics. My, how, the summer games have grown! At the first modern olmpics in 1896, 241 olmpic athlese competed in ninespots. The 2004 olmpics will see over 10,500 olympic athletes compete in 28 sports in Athens, Greece.
Other groups expected at the olmpics include 5 million spectators, 70,000 soldiers, ploce and security officers, 45,000 volunteers and 20,000 journalists.
Women's wrestling will make its olmpics debut for the first ime in the 2004 olympic games. The olmpic torch has traveled to Africa and Latin America for the first time. For the first time in modern history, a sporting event will be held in the ancient olmpics stadium in Olympia.
For more olympics information, go to http://www.summer-winter-olympics-games.com/olympic-games.htm.
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