Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men’s 1500 metres Tags: Olympic Event, Olympics.The 1500 metres at the 2004 Summer Olympics as part of the athletics program were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium August 20 to August 24.World record holder Hicham El Guerrouj came into the race with a target on his back. bronze medalist Rui Silva games 2004 Summer gold medalist Hicham El Guerrouj next event Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 1500 metres previous event Athletics at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Men's 1500 metres siler medalist Bernard Lagat Learn more... Loading...