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Last Updated: Friday, 16 December 2005, 16:53 GMT
A view of the opening ceremony in the Olympic Stadium
Kelly Holmes led Britain's medal charge as Greece staged a Games to remember.
The defining images

The Sydney Games were hailed by many as the greatest of all time.
The Atlanta Games were hit by tragedy and logistical problems, but an American gold rush lifted home spirits.



POST-WORLD WAR II
THE EARLY YEARS


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