10 Questions
Which American swimmer set a record for gold medals at a single Games?
Michael Phelps
In which sport did Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt set world records in the finals of both the 100 and 200 meters in the same Games?
Track and Field
What notable event was added to the Games over the distance of 10 km (6.2 mi)?
Marathon swimming
Which events in table tennis were replaced by team events?
Doubles events
Who won six gold and two bronze medals in the 2004 Olympic Games?
Michael Phelps
Which athlete became the most decorated weightlifter of all time at the 2004 Olympics?
Pyrros Dimas
What was the total amount spent on the 2004 Olympic Games?
$7.2 billion
Which event was held for both men and women as a new discipline in the 2008 Summer Olympics?
BMX
What was the attendance like at the preliminary competitions during the first weekend of the 2004 Olympics?
Crowds were driven away by unfounded reports of potential terrorism
Who characterized Greece's organization as outstanding and its security precautions as flawless at the 2004 Olympics?
Jacques Rogge
Study Notes
Olympic Records and Events
- Michael Phelps, an American swimmer, set a record for gold medals at a single Games.
Track and Field
- Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt set world records in the finals of both the 100 and 200 meters in the same Games.
Open Water Swimming
- The 10 km (6.2 mi) open water swimming event was added to the Games.
Table Tennis
- Singles events were replaced by team events.
Michael Phelps' Medals
- Michael Phelps won six gold and two bronze medals in the 2004 Olympic Games.
Weightlifting
- Pyrros Dimas became the most decorated weightlifter of all time at the 2004 Olympics.
2004 Olympic Games Expenses
- The total amount spent on the 2004 Olympic Games was approximately €4.6 billion.
BMX Racing
- BMX racing was held for both men and women as a new discipline in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Attendance
- The attendance was low at the preliminary competitions during the first weekend of the 2004 Olympics.
Organization and Security
- The President of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, characterized Greece's organization as outstanding and its security precautions as flawless at the 2004 Olympics.
Test your knowledge of the highlights and key events of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. From significant expenditures to notable athlete achievements, this quiz covers various aspects of the memorable event.
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