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• Aug. 13: The Olympic Rings are shown in flames in a pool of water during the Opening Ceremony.
• Aug. 13: Performers portray scenes from Greek mythology during opening ceremonies for the 2004 Summer Olympics.
• Aug. 13: Performers re-enact scenes of ancient Greece during opening ceremonies in the Olympic Stadium in Athens.
• Aug. 13: Fireworks explode over the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
• Aug. 13: Naomi Campbell carries the Olympic Flame in central Athens.
• Aug. 13: Nikolas Kaklamanakis lights the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
• Aug. 13: Nikolas Kaklamanakis stands with the Olympic torch, center, after lighting the Olympic cauldron.