by Marvin Olasky
Post Date:
August 14, 2004 Issue Date:
August 14, 2004

2004 OLYMPICS

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The Olympic Games that begin Friday, Aug. 13, are a five-ring circus with hundreds of personal sagas about victory's thrills and defeat's agony.

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WORLD's 2004 Olympics preview package includes two such stories, along with a brief guide to the events and athletes likely to be in the spotlight over the next two weeks. To access each story in the 2004 Olympics preview, click on the headlines below.

Flip turn

At this time four years ago and eight years ago, swimmer Josh Davis was preparing to represent the United States in the Olympics. Now the five-time medalist is preparing for life in transition.

Off track

Complications from knee surgery will keep Army officer and middle-distance runner Clay Schwabe out of this year's Olympics, but he'll try to be the comeback story of 2008.

Greek fire

The original Olympic Games were grand events with heavy religious significance-but they could not bring peace to fighting Greek city-states.

What's happening, and when

From air rifle competitions to the men's 4x400-meter relay, opportunities for medals abound. Following the opening ceremonies on Aug. 13, here's a day-by-day guide some to of the events.

Marvin Olasky

Marvin is the former editor in chief of WORLD, having retired in January 2022, and former dean of World Journalism Institute. He joined WORLD in 1992 and has been a university professor and provost. He has written more than 20 books, including Reforming Journalism.

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