A Sign of Confidence for the Athens Olympics

Can the completion of this week's major construction hurdle provide a necessary vote of confidence that Greece is indeed ready for the Games?

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May 6, 2004, 11:00 AM PDT

By Erin Clark

The 17,000-ton roof will slide into place above the Olympic stadium by the end of week. Organizers hope that the successful raising of the arches will signal smooth sailing from now until the opening ceremony.

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