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Who won Olympics 2004?
United States
Russia finished third, (second in total medals), and also won the most bronze medals (38)….2004 Summer Olympics medal table.
| 2004 Summer Olympics medals | |
|---|---|
| Location | Athens, Greece |
| Highlights | |
| Most gold medals | United States (36) |
| Most total medals | United States (101) |
How many events were in the Olympics?
Olympic sports. Currently, the Olympic program consists of 35 different sports, 53 disciplines and more than 400 events. The Summer Olympics includes 28 sports with 38 disciplines and the Winter Olympics includes 7 sports with 15 disciplines.
How many Winter Olympic events are there?
Winter Olympic Sports for 2022 The 15 sport disciplines of the Winter Olympics are categorized into three main categories: (1) ice sports, (2) alpine, skiing and snowboarding events, and (3) Nordic events. In each of these sports categories there are more specific events, as listed.
How many events are in the Winter Olympics?
What was significant about 2004 Summer Olympics?
The 2004 Games marked the first time since the 1996 Summer Olympics that all countries with a National Olympic Committee were in attendance, and also marked the first time Athens hosted the Games since their first modern incarnation in 1896.
Where was the Summer Olympics in 2004?
Athens
2004 Summer Olympics/Location
Where will be 2024 Olympics held?
Paris
2024 Summer Olympics/Location
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the biggest event ever organised in France. The Olympic games will take place from 26 July to 11 August 2024. The spectacle taking place during those weeks will go down in history and Paris will be the centre of the world – the world of sport and so much more.
Which sport has never been in the Olympics?
Lacrosse was in the 1904 St-Louis Olympics and in the 1908 London Olympics. It was a demonstration sport in the 1928, 1932 and 1948 Olympic games. Among other sports never in the Olympics, we count chess and bowling.
Where did the Olympics take place in 2004?
The 2004 Olympic games were held in Athens, Greece. There were 28 sports on the program, no change since the previous Games in 2000. List of sports for the 2004 Olympics Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, Synchronized Swimming and Water Polo)
How many medal events were there in Athens in 2004?
There were 301 medal events in 28 different sports. Athens 2004 marked the first time since the 1996 Summer Olympics that all countries with a National Olympic Committee were in attendance, and also saw the return of the Olympic Games to the city where they began.
What was the final medal tally for the 2004 Olympics?
The 2004 Games were generally deemed to be a success, with the rising standard of competition amongst nations across the world. The final medal tally was led by the United States, followed by China and Russia with Greece at 15th place. Several world and Olympic records were broken during these Games.
How often are the summer and Winter Olympic Games held?
The Olympic Games are held every four years, alternating between the Summer and Winter Games every two years in the four-year period. Their creation was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games ( Ancient Greek: Ὀλυμπιακοί Ἀγῶνες ), which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.