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Kelly Holmes: The heroine for Britain

2004 - Athens

The Olympics returned to its spiritual home of Athens in 2004 despite initial fears they wouldn't be ready. Read Full Article

Redgrave: Five consecutive golds.

2000 - Sydney

Generally considered to be the best-ever Games as Britain's Steve Redgrave became a hero. Read Full Article

Johnson: His 200m record of 19.32 seconds still stands.

1996 - Atlanta

Michael Johnson's double success over 200m and 400m was the first for a man in Olympic history. Read Full Article

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