The torch began its 5,300-mile trek to South Korea on Tuesday.

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This is so exciting to see the beginning of the Olympics as energy towards peace among all people.

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GUY WALTERS reveals the fascinating story of the Olympic flame, including its links with the 1936 Berlin Games where Hitler is pictured with Tilly Fleischer who picked up the first gold medal for Germany.

The lighting of the Olympic torch before the modern games by the High Priestess. The ceremony takes place in the temple of Hera at Ancient Olympia,

Σαν σήμερα, 13 Αυγούστου το 2004, γίνεται η τελετή έναρξης των Ολυμπιακών Αγώνων στο ΟΑΚΑ

From the Greek god of sun to Stratford's Olympic Stadium, the Olympic torch sets off on its journey to London - but only after the flame needed re-lighting during the ceremony

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