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Great Britain at the 2004 Summer Olympics

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Great Britain sent a wide-ranging delegation to the 2004 Summer Olympics, continuing its ubiquitous presence in the Olympic games — the only country to have sent competitors to every summer and winter games since the birth of the modern Olympics in 1896. Great Britain's 271 athletes are competing in 22 disciplines throughout the two-week event. The team entered the opening ceremony behind the Union Flag carried by judoka Kate Howey.

Medals as of August 21st (7:45 UST)

 Gold   Silver Bronze Total 
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Gold

N.B. — The women's Yngling class keelboat Sailing team have built a mathmatically unpassable lead after 10 races; but will not formally win the gold medal until after the 11th race, to be held 21st August.

Silver

Bronze

  • Swimming: Men's 200m Butterfly: Stephen Parry, with a time of 1:55.52 (17 August)
  • Team 3-Day Equestrian Eventing: Jeanette Breakwell, Mary King, Leslie Law, Philippa Funnell, and William Fox-Pitt (18 August)
  • Women's single K-1 Kayak Slalom: Helen Reeves, with a combined time of 214.62 (18 August)
  • Women's Individual tournament Archery: Alison Williamson (18 August)
  • Women's double sculls Rowing: Sarah Winckless and Elise Laverick, 7:07.58 (21st August)

Competitors and results by event