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Moths invade Olympic stadium
August 20, 2004
From Sharon Labi in Athens
LARGE moths, similar to the bogongs that made a nuisance of themselves at the Sydney Olympics four years ago, have invaded the Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens.
Invasion ... it's Moths galore at Panathinaiko Stadium / File
Home of the first modern Olympics, the stadium's white marble seating has been covered with the black dust-like guts of hundreds of dead moths.
As the world's top 16 archers today shot for a berth in the Olympic quarterfinals, spectators grew aggravated as they tried to swat the pests.
The moths also distracted the archers. Many had to down their bows, and with just 40 seconds to complete their shot, had to rid themselves of the insects.
Australian Tim Cuddihy, who narrowly won his match said they were a little annoying.
"I had one land on my leg when I was shooting and I didn't know what to do there - lean down or just ignore it," he said.
Bogong moths swarmed the Olympic Stadium in Sydney and played havoc with the lighting at the Opening Ceremony and during the track and field competition.
Locals can't seem to explain the invasion but Con Saltis, a volunteer at the venue who has lived in Sydney the past 57 years offered on explanation.
"If they're the same ones we had in Sydney, maybe they've come to judge which is the better venue," he said.