StoriesWhat Abandoned Olympic Venues From Around The World Look Like Today by Zack WalkterPublished February 10, 2018 A rusting sign from the kayaking facility. Dado Ruvic / Reuters A security guard with a flat tire from his bicycle at the deserted kayaking venue. Dado Ruvic / Reuters The three empty poles in the left of the shot once flew country flags of medal-winning Olympians. Dado Ruvic / Reuters The BMX facility. Dado Ruvic / Reuters Many of their stadiums are shut out from the public, like the beach volleyball facility. Dado Ruvic / Reuters A promotional banner for beach volleyball still stands. Dado Ruvic / Reuters Panels on the outsides of the beach volleyball facility are falling off. Dado Ruvic / Reuters A boat sails past the stands and observation tower from the deserted rowing facility. Dado Ruvic / Reuters The polluted waters near the facility. Dado Ruvic / Reuters Athens went $15 billion over budget to prepare for the 2004 Summer Olympics. Dado Ruvic / Reuters Greece shouldered the cost overruns, and many of the facilities have fallen into disuse. Dado Ruvic / Reuters PREVIOUSPage 3 of 7NEXT