What was special about 2004 Olympics?
The 2004 Games marked the first time since the 1996 Summer Olympics that all countries with a National Olympic Committee were in attendance, and also marked the first time Athens hosted the Games since their first modern incarnation in 1896 as well as the return of the Olympic games to its birthplace.
How many golds did GB win 2004?
9 gold
Great Britain finished in tenth position in the final medal rankings, with 9 gold and 30 total medals.
Which country won the Olympics 2004?
Medal Table
| Countries | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 35 | 39 |
| China | 31 | 17 |
| Russia | 27 | 27 |
| Australia | 17 | 16 |
Who won gold medal for India in Olympics 2004?
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore’s Olympic medal in 2004 proved to be the spark which inspired India to win multiple shooting medals in both of the following Olympic Games – Beijing 2008 and London 2012. Athens 2004 provided some much-needed Olympics experience to two Indian shooters who won Olympic medals in the future.
Which countries have won the most Olympic medals?
Norway. The all-time leader in medals put up a record-setting performance in PyeongChang.
Who has won the most gold medals in the Olympics?
Meet Team USA: Beijing Olympics
Who is the most decorated Olympic Athlete of all time?
– As the summer Olympics are set to begin in Tokyo, here are the Olympians with the most medals. – Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history with 28 medals. – Ryan Lochte, Jenny Thompson, and Larisa Latynina are among the other most successful Olympians. – Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories.
What is an Olympic gold medal actually worth?
Wired calculated that a typical gold medal would weigh 3.35 pounds and be worth around $76,000 in terms of the pure value of the gold. Hundreds of gold medals are awarded during every Olympic games, and it’s inevitable that some athletes—who, more often than not, won’t get rich from their sport—wind up selling them.