Triumphant Olympics End With Pride, Relief
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ATHENS, Greece - Efharisto! A nervous world learned the Greek word for thank you and repeated it endlessly at an astonishingly successful Athens Olympics that quelled fears, surprised skeptics and greatly honored the birthplace of the games.    Fireworks and spectacular lighting kicked off the closing ceremony Sunday night, a two-hour extravaganza of folk dancing and music in the Olympic tradition that summed up the glee and relief the games brought to Greece...
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At the world-noticing 28th Olympic Games, Chinese good athletes, fearing no strong opponents and competing with all might, have achieved unprecedented, excellent results, making new historic breakthroughs at the Athens Olympics in China&#39;s sports and
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A nervous world learned the Greek word for thank you and repeated it endlessly at an astonishingly successful Athens Olympics that quelled fears, surprised skeptics and greatly honored the birthplace of the games.
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Years of dedication and efforts have paid off for China as it has made surprises and reaped successes in the Athens Olympic Games, a leading official of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) said.
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Athens -- It&#39;s a good thing the Olympics end today. It seems the American team has overstayed its welcome by a few days. For the most part, the Greeks have been outstanding hosts.
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ATHENS -- The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad -- the great disaster that wasn&#39;t -- come to an emotional end this afternoon and, really, the world owes Athens an apology.
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ATHENS - The 2004 Olympic Games officially came to an end in Athens with a spectacular closing ceremony yesterday. Greek music and dance kicked off an evening of celebration before the flame was extinguished and the flag lowered.
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&quot;I can tell you I&#39;m very happy. Two gold medals in five days! I was relaxed in the race and let my opponents do the work.
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CBC SPORTS ONLINE - The 2004 Athens Paralympics didn&#39;t finish with a dazzling fireworks display like its Olympic predecessor, but with a dignified and sometimes solemn Closing Ceremony.
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It was a glorious surprise, igniting a party complete with song and dance: The Greeks won the first gold medal of their hometown Olympics with an unexpected victory last night in synchronized diving.
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When the Olympic flame faded on Sunday the missions of many athletes, participants and spectators came to an end, but Sunny Hwang knew it was the signal of a new beginning.
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NEW YORK - Paul Hamm said he was relieved but had some bitter feelings after Thursday&#39;s decision to let him keep his Olympic all-round gymnastics gold medal.
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Britain&#39;s Paralympians returned home to a warm welcome after arriving at Gatwick airport on Wednesday. Team GB finished second in the table, behind China, with 94 medals - 35 of which were gold.
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The Athens Olympics have proved a "great  success" giving Greeks fresh confidence and energy, Athens  mayor Dora Bakoyannis said on Friday.
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Matthew Pinsent won his fourth successive Olympic gold medal amid tears of joy and relief yesterday as the British coxless four beat Canada in one of the closest rowing finals ever.
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Greek papers are happy and relieved at the successful conclusion to the Athens Olympics, while the Chinese press looks forward to hosting the 2008 Games
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Olympic chief Jacques Rogge praises the organisers of the Athens Games.