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The 2004 Athens Olympics

Part Two
July 2004 onwards
... up to and including The Games
and this page also includes Brett's return to Cairns

NOTE - click below to
Return to Part One - July 2003 to February 2004

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Tuesday 6th July 2004
"Stay or go, a chance to play is all he wants"
This article, along with two photos, was published in the Portland Press Herald on Tuesday 6th July 2004 - Brett is interviewed and discusses the decision to either stay with the Sea Dogs for the entire season or leave in August to join up with the Australian Team for the Athens Olympics - also mentions his experiences during the Sydney 2000 Olympics

Wednesday 14th July 2004
"Roneberg in medal hunt"
An article published in the Cairns Post on Wednesday 14th July 2004 - details Brett's decision to join up with the Australian Team for the Athens Olympics during August - includes comments from Brett - also gives a few 'facts-and-figures' on his season-to-date, plus his selection into the Eastern League All Star Team

Thursday 15th July 2004
"2004 Australian Olympic Baseball Team Announcement"
The list of twenty-five players submitted by the Australian Baseball Federation to the Australian Olympic Committee - includes comments by the ABF's Operations Manager Don Knapp and Head Coach Jon Deeble on the team and the medal prospects - also includes a few travel details

Saturday 31st July 2004
"Local Heroes"
An article published in the Cairns Post on Saturday 31st July 2004 - Brett speaks about his feelings during the Sydney 2000 Olympics - especially the Opening Ceremony - he also gives a few comments about the Australian Baseball Team for the Athens Olympics - includes a photo of Brett

July/August 2004
"Linking up with the Australian Team"
Notes from newspapers and web sites detailing when Brett is leaving the Sea Dogs to join up with the Australian Team


"Congratulations" and "Best Wishes"
(1) emails sent to Brett (2) Sharon's note to her friends at the Post Office

Saturday 14th August 2004
"Parents' Games Vigil"
An article published in the Cairns Post on Saturday 14th August 2004 - Geoff and Sharon getting ready to "channel surf" to see as much of the Games as possible - and the internet sites are bookmarked!!! - and includes a few comments
Brett also adds a few notes on his first few days in Athens and the Official Welcoming Party - plus a photo!!!

VIDEO

In this video Sharon is briefly interviewed
and tells of her preparations to watch the Games

Also included is footage of the Australian Team
entering the Stadium during the Opening Ceremony

(web site notes - this video was uploaded on Thursday 25th June 2009 and is in 'flv' format - the video file name
is '0athensvideo01.flv' and the full address is 'http://www.ronebergcairns.com/2004olympics/0athensvideo01.flv'
and the associated player, which also has been uploaded to the same directory, has the file name of 'player.swf')



(simply click on the links in the middle column)

 Aust Olympic Committee  Letter of "Congratulations on Selection"  
   Commemorative Personalised Stamp Sheet  2 photos
   "A new era for Australia's Olympians"  1 article
   Golden Games - The Australian Medal Winners  
     
 Ancient Olympia Stadium  Details and photos of the Ancient Stadium  6 photos
     
 The Athens Olympics  Location of Venues and the Olympic Village  1 map
   The Medals - Gold - Silver - Bronze  3 photos
   ------complete details, manufacture, content, etc  2 photos
   The official Poster  2 photos
   The Opening Ceremony - plus three reports  72 photos
   ------as above - photo by Brett - olive tree  1 photo
   ------as above - photo by Brett - flags  2 photos
   ------as above - photo by Brett - athlete's view  2 photos
   The Opening Ceremony - The Australian Team  3 photos
   ------as above - photos taken by Brett  7 photos
     
 Stadiums and Venues  Exterior/interior shots of the Olympic facilities  69 photos
     
 The Olympic Village  Full details on the Village  9 photos
   ------as above - photos by Brett - dining hall  3 photos
   ------as above - photos by Brett - general  8 photos
     
 Player Profile  From the Australian Olympic Committee  
     
 Baseball Venues  Helliniko Stadium  7 photos
     
 Pre-Game Reports  "Nothing But Gold Will Do"  4 articles
 Baseball Games  Complete Schedule - Start Sunday 15th August  
 ------Sunday 15th August  ------Cuba v Australia  
 ------Monday 16th August  ------Australia v Chinese Taipei  
 ------Tuesday 17th August  ------Italy v Australia  1 video
 ------Wednesday 18th August  ------Japan v Australia  
 ------Thursday 19th August  ---------  
 ------Friday 20th August  ------Australia v Greece  2 videos
 ------Saturday 21st August  ------Netherlands v Australia  2 videos
 ------Sunday 22nd August  ------Australia v Canada  
 ------Monday 23rd August  ---------  
 ------Tuesday 24th August  Semi Final - Japan v Australia  4 videos
 ------Wednesday 25th August  SILVER MEDAL!!! - Cuba v Australia  6 videos
     
 Olympic Baseball in Review  From the "Athens 2004" web site  
   "A new diamond force"  
     
 Statistics  Australian Team - Batting Statistics  
   Individual Leaders - Batting, Slugging, Homers  
     
 The Cairns Post Newspaper   Article after the Semi Final v Japan  And photos!!!
    Article after the Final v Cuba  Great photos!!!
   Weekend Magazine - "They said it" section  
   Golden Games - The Australian Medal Winners  
    "Roneberg hopeful of realising dream"  And photo
    All articles FRAMED FOR POSTERITY!!!  
     
 The City Life Magazine   "Exclusive Photos and Interview"  Great photos!!!
     
 Photos - BRETT  At the Olympics - it's official!!!  
   ------Accreditation pass, tickets, Team pin, etc  3 photos
   The Opening Ceremony  
   ------Dressed in the Opening Ceremony uniform  3 photos
   ------During the Ceremony  1 photo
   Baseball Uniforms  
   ------Batting Practise  3 photos
   In action during the games  
   ------Batting  3 photos
   ------Running the bases  3 photos
   ------In the outfield  3 photos
 ------The dugout  1 photo
 ------After the Final  1 photo
   ------General shots during the baseball games  1 photo
   After the Medal Ceremony  
   ------With his Silver Medal  5 photos
   ------The Medal in it's case  3 photos
   ------Brett's "For excellence in sport" certificate  
   ------The Silver Medal - insurance valuation  
   At the Official Australian Team Reception,  
   with the Baseball Team and his team-mates,  
   other Australian and International athletes,  
   plus with a few "famous faces"  
   ------Click here - includes some terrific photos!!  48 photos
   Brett out-and-about during the Olympics  
   ------Miscellaneous shots taken at the Games  5 photos
   Brett looking around Athens  
   ------Visiting some of the attractions in the City  11 photos
   Reports following the Games  
   ------From the Adelaide Advertiser  1 photo
 Brett's return to Cairns  
 ------Simply scroll to the bottom of this page!!!  10 photos
     
 Movies - shot by Brett  Short videos taken during the Olympics  3 videos
     
 Photos - Game Shots  Australian players during the games  
 ------Cuba v Australia   9 photos
   ------Australia v Chinese Taipei  8 photos
   ------Italy v Australia  8 photos
   ------Japan v Australia  9 photos
   ------Australia v Greece  1 photo
   ------Netherlands v Australia  5 photos
   ------Australia v Canada  1 photo
   ------Semi Final - Japan v Australia  11 photos
   ------Final - Cuba v Australia  16 photos
     
 SILVER for Australia!!!  Presenters for Medal Ceremony  
   The players during the Ceremony  5 photos
   The players during the Ceremony - continued  3 photos
     
 CONGRATULATIONS!!!  Cairns Baseball League  To Brett
   Cairns Baseball League  Geoff - Sharon
   Cairns Baseball League  To Aust B'ball
   Queensland Government  Re "Grant"
   Queensland Government  Re "Silver"
   FNQ Youth Assistance Fund  Re "Silver"
   Australian Baseball Federation - #01  To all Players
   Australian Baseball Federation - #02  Medal Tour
   Australian Baseball Federation - #03  To Brett
   Baseball Queensland  To Qld Players
   Australian Football League  Grand Final!!!
   ----------acceptance form - flights - accommodation  
   ----------agenda, incl "The AXA Grand Final Breakfast"  
   ----------Brett's tickets to the game and functions  3 tickets
   ----------Brett and the Australian Prime Minister  3 photos
   ----------Brett at the "Grand Final Breakfast"  1 photo
   ----------Brett at the Grand Final  Photos Videos
   Queensland Olympic Council - #01  Q'land Tour!!!
   Gold Coast Motor Events Co  The Indy 300!!!
   ----------acceptance form for above two promotions  
   ----------the Cairns section of the Queensland Tour  25 photos
   Queensland Olympic Council - #02  Parade!!!
   Queensland Olympic Council - #03  Olympic Pin
   Dr Lesley Clark MP- Member for Barron River  Geoff - Sharon
   Mr Kevin Byrne - Mayor of Cairns  To Brett
   Smithfield State High School  Presentations
   Archbishop of Brisbane - Rev J A Bathersby  To Brett
   Australian Olympic Committee  For "Silver"
   The Staff at Australia Post  Gift and Card
     
 Articles and Information  "Australians' chance to strike it rich"  
   "Silver and Gold" - interview with Jon Deeble  
     
 Souvenirs  Golden Collection of Olympic Stamps  Details - Photo
     
 Brett after the Olympics  Awards and Nominations  
   Cairns Post Far Northern Honours Nomination  
   ----------The list of nominees - includes Brett!!!  
   Speaking Engagements  
   Lexus L'Exhibition  Details - Photo
   ----------The car Brett was given the use of!!!  2 photos
   Brothers Confraternity Conference  Details
   ----------"Thank You" letter from Brothers  
   White Rock State Primary School  Article - Photo
   Cairns Taipans Basketball - presented to crowd  4 photos
   Trinity Bay State High School  Sports Awards
.4 photos
   White Rock State School  Article - Photo
  Trinity Anglican School
and
St Francis Xavier's School
 Article - Details
.20 photos
   Australian Baseball Federation  
   Collector's Edition Merchandise  4 photos
   Commemorative "Silver Medal" Ring  4 photos
   The Australia Post Staff Magazine  
   "The Mother of an Olympic Medallist"  Article
   Pierre de Coubertin Awards Launch  
   Invitation to attend  Invitation
   Email to Brett and the agenda for the Launch  Agenda
   Brett in his Olympic attire  2 photos
   Being interviewed during the Launch  2 photos
   With Larry Gallagher-Principal Smithfield High  1 photo
   2005 Northern University Games Launch  
   Details on Games, newspaper article and photos  5 photos

Wednesday 22nd September 2004

Brett's return to Cairns

these shots were taken at the Cairns Airport
and simply click on the thumbnail image to see the photo


Brett
 
Brett
     

Sharon and Brett
 
Sharon "had a bit of a cry"!!!
     
 
Geoff, Sharon and Brett
 
     

Trying it on!!!
 
Sharon with the Silver Medal

And here is a video !!

CLICK HERE
to see a short video
taken by Brett as he walked through the arrival gate

"Family is silver lining for Olympics hero"

Click on the picture to see a
photo and article published
in The Cairns Post

Local News Broadcasts

Click on the picture to see two
photos of Brett being interviewed ...

... and below are copies of two television news sports reports
These also mention, and show, Brett "Most Valuable Player Award"
from the United States Minor League team, the Portland Sea Dogs

(web site notes - this video was uploaded on Monday 29th June 2009 and is in 'flv' format - the video file name
is '0athensvideo18.flv' and the full address is 'http://www.ronebergcairns.com/2004olympics/0athensvideo18.flv'
and the associated player, which also has been uploaded to the same directory, has the file name of 'player.swf')

Saturday 28th February 2015

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