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Olympic Stadium Athens, officially named the Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium, is a large sports venue in the Athens metropolitan area of Greece. It served as the principal stadium for athletics events and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2004 Summer Olympics. The venue is also associated with football and other major sporting events, making it a central part of Greece's modern Olympic and stadium infrastructure.
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What is the official name of Olympic Stadium Athens?
Its official name is the Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium. It is named after Spyros Louis, the Greek marathon winner of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
What role did the stadium play at the 2004 Olympics?
It hosted athletics events and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2004 Summer Olympics. Those ceremonies made it the central Olympic venue in Athens during the Games.
Where is Olympic Stadium Athens located?
The stadium is in the Athens metropolitan area of Greece. It forms part of the Olympic sports complex associated with the 2004 Games.
Is Olympic Stadium Athens used only for athletics?
No, it is a large multi-purpose sports venue that can host football and other major events as well as athletics. Its best-known Olympic functions were the athletics competitions and the two 2004 ceremonies.
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