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  Aug. 28
The Dream Team realizes its worst nightmare, Marion Jones misses a handoff and U.S. women's basketball is golden once more.
  Aug. 27
The U.S. women's soccer team captures gold and says goodbye while the men's U.S. basketball team dunks Spain.
  Aug. 26
Rulon Jones leaves his shoes on the mat and Greece celebrates a victory in the 400 meter hurdles.
  Emotional moments archive
  Aug. 25
U.S. women's volleyball is gold for the first time in history and a world record is set in women's pole vault.
  Aug. 24
Gymnastics fans express their opinions and America sweeps the 400 meter dash.
  Aug. 23
A new fastest man alive is crowned while the fastest walker celebrates alone.
  Aug. 22
A champion falls, a coxswain gets tossed and the eyes have it in ping pong.
  Aug. 21
Rivals share a hug and the gold medal crew takes a winning plunge.
  Aug. 20
America's sweetheart wins gold, and the fans show their colors.
  Aug. 19
US Swimmer Aaron Peirsol is almost stripped of gold and the women's weightlifting competition gets heavy.
  Aug. 18
The USA captures its first gold ever in women's fencing and there's a major upset on the tennis court.
  Aug. 17
Witness triumphs and tragedies as injuries take their toll on some athletes and others revel in their victories.
  Aug. 16
Michael Phelps suffers a set back while the Iranian soccer team stuns the world again.
  Aug. 15
An accident takes out one champion, another pays tribute to the podium and the fans go wild.
  Aug. 14
The games begin with tears and triumphs as USA swimmer Michael Phelps starts his golden quest with a world record.
  Aug. 13
Opening ceremonies bring the fans to their feet and the Iraqi olympic soccer team tastes victory.
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Denmark's Olympic champion women's handball team celebrate gold at Athens 2004 Olympic Games
  Visions of gold: Aug. 29
Demark throws for handball gold, Argentina takes it to the net and Britain's Mark Lewis-Francis jumps for joy.