Norway at The 2004 Summer Olympics

Norway at the 2004 Summer Olympics was represented by The Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports.

Norway first participated in the 1900 Summer Olympics and has since competed in all Olympic summer games except for the 1904 Games and the 1980 Games which Norway boycotted. Historically, Norway's strongest sports have been sailing and shooting.

Read more about Norway At The 2004 Summer Olympics:  Medalists, Non-competing Athletes

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