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Olympic Flame Lit in Greece as Rio Countdown Starts

April 21, 2016 18:37

The Olympic flame was lit on Thursday at the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia in Greece for the Rio Games that start in barely 100 days.

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    It was lit in the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia in Greece.
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    In modern times, the Olympic flame is lit in the ruins of this temple.
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    Actress Katerina Lechou acted as the high priestess, passing on the Olympic flame
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    The Olympic flame torch bearing started from here.
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    International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach addressed the gathering.
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