The Olympic flame was started at the ancient Olympics in Olympia, Greece. Ignited by the sun, the flame burnt until the Olympics were finished.
In Olympia a curved mirror and the sun is used to light the Olympic torch. Women in ancient white robes perform the ceremony. The torch is then passed from runner to runner as it travels from Olympia to the host city.
The most important event at the opening ceremony is the lighting of the flame. It burns for two weeks until the games have concluded.
In Olympia a curved mirror and the sun is used to light the Olympic torch. Women in ancient white robes perform the ceremony. The torch is then passed from runner to runner as it travels from Olympia to the host city.
The most important event at the opening ceremony is the lighting of the flame. It burns for two weeks until the games have concluded.
