#RFB-11000315Reading: Fill in the BlanksAcademic,CoreHard

Athen Games

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While the preparations for the Athens games were [blank] by construction delays and an epic race to complete [blank] before the opening ceremonies, the game's return to their historic home ended as a surprising success. Participation [blank] were once again broken, with 201 nations and 10,625 athletes taking part in 301 different events. Nearly as [blank] as the competitions were the historic sites used for the games.

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While the preparations for the Athens games were marred by construction delays and an epic race to complete venues before the opening ceremonies, the game's return to their historic home ended as a surprising success. Participation records were once again broken, with 201 nations and 10,625 athletes taking part in 301 different events. Nearly as compelling as the competitions were the historic sites used for the games.
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