The 2004 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, and officially branded as Athens 2004, were an international multi-sport event held from 13 to 29 August 2004 in Athens, Greece. The 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece: August 13 – August 29, 2004. Top of the medal table: United States (36 gold, 39 silver, 26 bronze); China (32 gold, 17 silver, 14 bronze); Russia (28 gold, 26 silver, 36 bronze). Wiki link