Venezuela competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004.

Venezuela left Athens with its first Olympic medal since 1984 and eighth overall in history.

It was awarded to weightlifter Israel José Rubio, who earned the bronze in the men's 62 kg class.

Unai Etxebarría was the most notable Venezuelan cyclist at the 2004 Olympics, as he joined a leading group of 10 at the 146 kilometre mark of the men's road race, later attacked this group, leading to the formation of a group of 6 at the start of lap 13 (160 kilometres) before being caught by the peloton at the 185 kilometre mark, with Etxebarría finishing in the middle of the pack.

Venezuelan swimmers earned qualifying standards in the following events (up to a maximum of 2 swimmers in each event at the A-standard time, and 1 at the B-standard time): Venezuela has qualified a spot in the women's tennis.