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Just when are the Olympic Games?

By deTraci Regula, About.com

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Looking for info on attending the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China from September 8th-17th? Go to the About.com China site.

The Olympic Flame for the 2008 Olympic Games will be lit at Olympia, Greece, on March 25th, 2008. The full route is at the Official Chinese Beijing Olympics website. The Chinese website also archives a Torch Relay video from the 2004 Olympic Games.

A popular question for 2004 is a simple one: what are the dates for the Athens Olympics?

The Athens Olympics 2004 will run from August 13-29. The Opening Ceremonies will be on August 13th, with Closing Ceremonies on August 29th.

Check the Official Website of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games for detailed information on Olympic Games schedules and venues.

A few preliminary and qualifying events will begin on August 11th, but the official start is the 13th.

Traveling to Greece but not planning to attend the Olympic Games? You still want to check the dates to help you avoid crowds and premium prices. The two weeks preceding and following the 2004 Athens Olympic Games will be especially busy ones.

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