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ATHENS 2004
HOSTING 2012
Going for Gold
Competition
The Olympic Games in Athens have ended. Between August 13 and 29, 2004, the Greek capital was the stomping ground for athletes and sports fans from every corner of the earth. Read up on athletic highlights of the Games.
Medal Tally
While US athletes brought home most medals from the Athens Olympics, Germans led EU countries with a total of 48 medals. Below you can find a ranking of the top 10 medal-winning nations.
Day 16
Brazil's Vanderlei Lima was attacked by a protester, leading Italy's Stefano Baldini to be crowned winner of the men's marathon. Cuba continued to dominate the boxing competitions by picking up three more gold medals, and Germany suffered a disappointing result in men's handball.
Number One
German kayakers have won two more golds.
Day 15
Highlights from Saturday's events.
Hockey Gold
German women secure gold in hockey.
EU Medal Count
Taken as a bloc, the EU would top the list