She has since recovered but is now preparing for childbirth. ESPN claims the decision is based on the results of a Focus Group Study . Skaters pin their hopes on NBC's new Gravity Games . Inline Skating's Olympic debut in 2004 threatens to be engulfed in the widening IOC scandal. The mayor of Rome charges that Athens, Greece was chosen over Rome, Italy for the 2004 Olympics because of bribery.
Greek officials deny the charges.
We wish good luck to the Columbian skaters. Inline Speedskating Enters The Olympics. Several reports are circulating on the internet that FIRS has petitioned the IOC for the inclusion of inline speedskating as a sport in the summer 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. The proposal being considered by the IOC calls for a small number of elite skaters to participate in a road race. A number of inline speedskaters will participate in RollerJam which will be televised starting this month.