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Replacing the Beach Volleyball stadium with something that can maximize the space right on the water should be a win-win. This whole area was a bit of a hail-Mary.

With a new International airport east of Athens, The old airport near Pireaus was a lot of unused cement. This area was sitting empty before the Olympics, and unfortunately, that only brought some temporary lipstick.

Closer to the city center, this auditorium, built for the Olympics, became a concert and performance hall. Hosting everything from Dora the Explorer, to Mamma Mia, to opera. Just a few miles south of the new airport, these sites are near wineries and the Archaeological Museum of Vravrona. For housing the Olympic athletes, they build a new neighborhood approximately nine miles north of the main complex.

After the Olympics, they plan to build schools, hospitals, and more infrastructure. This will make it an affordable housing community for 10, people. As of , there are now schools, markets, urgent care, a hospital, and people are finally moving in. There are still things to do, but it is progress. Ano Liosia Olympic Hall — Built to host the Olympic judo and wrestling events, this stadium is north of the city. Post Athen Olympics, it held other sporting exhibitions. Today, the University of Piraeus uses it for a lecture and conference center.

Most of the venues continue to break even or show a profit. Not all Olympic host cities can say the same. As of , they still hold the record for the most volunteers at an Olympics. More than , The Olympics were not perfect, but they did do a lot of good. Country pride swells from the moment of the announcement. A new international airport, opening all of Greece to the world. New wide highways to replace the chariot paths they were passing off as streets.

Subway and public transportation lines begin stretching from Pireaus to the new airport. All of this before the first athlete or television camera came to town. So, where does Athens stand on venues? The Panathenaic Stadium sat empty for many years. Ironic history repeating itself.

It was a soccer stadium before the Olympics. Since then, it has been the host to local football soccer team Panathinaikos A. A Greek woman, wearing a laurel wreath crown on her head arrives at the Olympic Park complex for the Opening Ceremony. Contact your company to license this image.

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To learn more, contact us or call to talk to a representative. The Olympics were generally deemed to be a success, with the rising standard of competition amongst nations across the world. The final medal tally was led by the United States, followed by China and Russia with the host Greece at 15th place. Several World and Olympic records were broken during these Games. The coin was issued in bankrolls and in BU quality on a coincard blister. Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

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