Olympic Channel presents "The Golden Generation", the story behind Argentina's iconic victory in Men's Basketball at Athens 2004 - Olympic News
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Argentina basketball players Gabriel Fernandez (R) and Juan Ignacio Sanchez (2ndR) celebrate with team mates after defeating the U.S. in their men's basketball semi-final match at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, August
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Argentina's players celebrate after winning the men's basketball gold medal at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, August 28, 2004. Argentina defeated Italy 84-69. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci MBR/DL Stock Photo - Alamy
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ICYMINBA on Twitter: "On this day in 2004, the USA basketball team lost to Argentina, 89-81, eliminating them from Gold Medal contention. This USA team was captained by Allen Iverson and Tim
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Argentine Basketball Team, winner gold medal Atenas 2004 | Equipos de baloncesto, Juegos olimpicos, Argentina
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Aug 21, 2004; Athens, Greece; Spurs player and Argentina Olympic basketball team member Manu Ginobili drives to the hoop during Argentina's gamee against New Zealand Stock Photo - Alamy
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YouTube Gold: Argentina Gave The US Some Impressive Basketball Lessons In 2004 - Duke Basketball Report
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