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Adolf Hitler was Cancellor of Germany during the 1936 Berlin Games. It is said that he started the idea of the parade of the Olympic torch ---- The tradition of running with the Olympic torch from Olympia to the site of the Olympics was started in 1936. Hitler used this as a Propaganda tool. No documentation exists to substantiate the belief that Hitler had anything to do with the beginning of this tradition.
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Will there be an Olympic flame at the paralympics?
there is an olympic flame at the paralympics
The Olympic flame is transported by this?
the olympic flame is transported by what
What world leader started the olympic relay with the torch?
The modern convention of the olympic flame relay was started in 1936 in Berlin while Adolf Hitler was the Chancelor.
What is the purpose of the Olympic Flame?
The Olympic flame honors the gods.
What does the olympic flame represent?
the olympic flame represents the death and the rebirth of greek heroeshope and endurance
Why is the Olympic flame lit?
The Olympic flame signifies the value of Peace and Brotherhood which is the basis of the Olympics.
Does the Olympic Flame burn during the Olympic Games?
no
Is the Olympic flame the same as the Olympic torch?
yeah it is i think
When was Olympic flame lit first?
1928 athens olympic.
What was the first country to light the olympic flame?
Athens In Greecethe fist city to light the Olympic flame was ancient Greece
What relights the olympic flame?
The oympic flame is lit at a Olympia by the sun
How petals on the Olympic flame are there?
300
