Who performed at the 2004 Olympics opening ceremony?
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Who performed at the 2004 Olympics opening ceremony?
star Bjork’s
Icelandic pop star Bjork’s display at the Olympic Games Athens 2004 Opening Ceremony was arguably one of the most ambitious musical performances in the history of the modern Games.
What happened at the 2004 Athens Olympics?
The heat did affect some competitors, and spectator attendance was poor for some of the earlier events (partly as a result of unfavourable press). More than 20 athletes were disqualified after they failed tests for performance-enhancing-drug use, and controversies over scoring in gymnastics and fencing made headlines.
Who won gymnastics gold in 2004?
Émilie Le PennecTerin HumphreyCourtney Kupets
Gymnastics at the 2004 Summer Olympics/Medalists
Who was the first Olympic medalist in 2004?
The United Arab Emirates, Paraguay and Eritrea won their first ever Olympic medals. Israel, Chile, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Chinese Taipei and United Arab Emirates won their first Olympic gold medals.
Who won the 100m sprint in 2004?
Gatlin
Despite a slow start, Gatlin of the United States becomes the Olympic 100m champion at Athens 2004.
Who won all-around gymnast in 2004?
Carly Patterson
Gymnastics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Women’s artistic individual all-around
| Carly Patterson | United States |
|---|---|
| Svetlana Khorkina | Russia |
| Zhang Nan | China |
Who won the 2004 all-around?
| 2004 Athens Olympic Games | |
|---|---|
| All-Around Gold Medalist | Carly Patterson (USA) |
| Vault Gold Medalist | Monica Roşu (ROU) |
| Uneven Bars Gold Medalist | Émilie Le Pennec (FRA) |
| Balance Beam Gold Medalist | Cătălina Ponor (ROU) |
Who designed the Athens 2004 Olympic logo?
Wolff Olins
The symbol for the 2004 Athens Olympics has been created jointly by Wolff Olins and Red Design in Athens. The Olympic Committee received 242 proposals for the design. The final image presents an olive wreath as the circle of life’, on a background of aquatic blue.
What happened to Carly Patterson?
Post-Olympics Soon after the Olympics, Patterson was diagnosed with several bulging discs in her lower back that had gone unnoticed. She announced her intention to take time off from the sport to rehabilitate her back, but she officially retired in 2006 without ever participating in another major competition.
