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Franziska van Almsick was one German medal hope who disappointed in Athens

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Olympics

The Olympic Games in Athens have come to an end. While athletes and visitors are leaving Greece to return home, you can find final reports about the Games in our Olympic feature. Of course there is also information on past Olympics and a look ahead at future ones.
German Medals
The 2004 Olympics have ended and German sports officials and policy-makers are starting to assess their team’s performance in Greece: Some demand structural changes in the way Olympic hopefuls should be promoted in the future while the EU declared itself the winner. more
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TO OVERVIEW
medals
Medal Tally
Check out the final list of top medal-winning countries in our medal tally section. more
The main stadium was transformed into a massive party venue
Closing Ceremonies
Host city Athens bid a final farewell to the athletes and guests of the 2004 Summer Games with a spectacular party under a full moon. more
Hammer throw champion Adrian Annus was forced to relinquish his gold medal on Sunday.
Doping
Anti-doping officials went into the Athens Games more confident than ever they would catch cheating athletes. So far, 30 athletes have been caught. more
Fencing
The Paralympics
An English neurologist, 130 countries, a gathering of disabled athletes and four very special sports: All of these elements make up the Paralympics. more
your opinion YOUR OPINION
The Olympics in Athens have come to an end. Do you think Greece did a good job as host country? 
The Athens Games were the best ever
Greece did okay
I didn't like these Olympics
Forget training and discipline, it's party time.
Party Time
The athletes make sure to relish their Olympic experience, even if it didn't turn out the way they had imagined. more
Welcoming the Games in Beijing in 2008
pictures PICTURES more
Olympic triumphs, records, medals and honors -- the best moments in photos.
quiz
The winners have been chosen! more
Test your skill in three disciplines more