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What Abandoned Olympic Venues From Around The World Look Like Today

by Zack Walkter

Published February 10, 2018

A rusting sign from the kayaking facility.

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A security guard with a flat tire from his bicycle at the deserted kayaking venue.

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The three empty poles in the left of the shot once flew country flags of medal-winning Olympians.

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The BMX facility.

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Many of their stadiums are shut out from the public, like the beach volleyball facility.

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A promotional banner for beach volleyball still stands.

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Panels on the outsides of the beach volleyball facility are falling off.

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A boat sails past the stands and observation tower from the deserted rowing facility.

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The polluted waters near the facility.

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Athens went $15 billion over budget to prepare for the 2004 Summer Olympics.

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Greece shouldered the cost overruns, and many of the facilities have fallen into disuse.

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