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by Mark Hughes Related Links History: Flame and Torch Symbolism of Fire Themes of the Olympic Torch Relay Criticisms and Protests History: Relay, Winter Games Summer Olympics 2008 A New TraditionThe modern use of the Olympic Flame began in 1936. It coincided with the advent of a long relay of runners carrying torches to bring the flame from Olympia to the site of the games. Once there, the torch is used to light a cauldron that remains lit until it is extinguished in the Closing Ceremony.1936 Berlin GamesThe first such relay took place for the 1936 Berlin Games. Some 3,330 runners brought the flame through Greece, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Germany. Similar relays have taken place for every Summer Game since.Their Legs Must Be TiredThe 2004 relay was the first to start and end in Greece; it was also the first to visit every continent, crossing 34 cities in 27 countries before returning to Greece. The flame travels by plane between cities, and is relayed by foot within cities.Honorable BearersBeing a torch-bearer is considered an honor, one given to local residents with a record of community service, in addition to athletes and celebrities.We Have the Technology…The torches generally burn a gas fuel, and are specially designed to resist the effects of wind and rain.Symbolism of Fire Fire has had a very significant role in humanity’s development. Themes of the Olympic Torch Relay Each Olympic torch relay has had a theme to share with the world. Criticisms and Protests In 2008, protests by human rights groups disrupted the Olympic torch progression to Beijing. History: Relay, Winter Games Since 1964, the Winter Games have also had a torch relay starting in Olympia. More from 2008 Summer Olympics
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The modern use of the Olympic Flame began in 1936. It coincided with the advent of a long relay of runners carrying torches to bring the flame from Olympia to the site of the games. Once there, the torch is used to light a cauldron that remains lit until it is extinguished in the Closing Ceremony.
- History: Flame and Torch Symbolism of Fire Themes of the Olympic Torch Relay Criticisms and Protests History: Relay, Winter Games Summer Olympics 2008
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- Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
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- Current Events This Week: January 2023
- African Americans by the Numbers
- Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
- The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
