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The gold standard: despite a missing roof, and lagging renovations, the 2004 Olympic aquatics complex may be the best in the world.(appreciation of Olympic Aquatic Centre in Athens)
Sit high up on the freshly painted, newly erected spectator stands, squint down into the blue jewels reflecting off the bright Mediterranean sun, and you can already feel the competitive energy pulsating through the breezy arena. Listen closely, and you can almost hear the crowds cheering as the sport's best plunge into the crisp water.
Welcome to the Olympic Aquatic Centre, a world-class facility nestled on the outskirts of an ancient city that, despite some renovation snafus, is ready to make its own history this summer at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
"It is the most magnificent facility," says Clive Rushton, swimming coach for the New ...
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