Fireworks explodes during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games
Former Olympic gold medallist Nikos Kaklamanakis, stands beneath the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony
Former Olympic gold medallist Nikos Kaklamanakis lights cauldron during the opening ceremony
Fireworks explode over the Athens Olympic Stadium August 13, 2004, as the Athens 2004 Olympic Games opening ceremony begins
Icelandic singer Bjork performs during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games
performer dressed as ancient winged Greek character is suspended from wires during the opening ceremony
Greece's Piros Dimas carries national flag during teams parade at the opening ceremony
An artist symbolising ancient Greece performs during the opening ceremony
An artist symbolising ancient Greece performs during the opening ceremony
Artists symbolising ancient Greece perform during the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games
Volunteers perform during a show at the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games
President of the Athens 2004 Organising Committee Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, a boy with a Greek flag, Greek President Costis Stephanopoulos and IOC President Jacques Rogge (L-R) attend the opening ceremony