... experience from the Athens Olympic Games will inform the development ofpublic health surveillance systems for future Olympic Games, as well as other similar mass events.Background The Olympic Games represent ... Nick Romansky†, Steven Mirones†, Hans-Jeorg Trnka† and Marino Delmi†Address: Olympic Village Polyclinic, Foot and Ankle Department, Health Services Athens 2004 Olympic Games, Athens, GreeceEmail: ... a substantial differ-ence, thereby allowing them to compete when they maynot have been able to otherwise.Conclusion The 2004 Athens Olympic Games was a mass gatheringwith unique characteristics...