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Ancient Greeks believe Prometheus stole fire from the Gods. The flame became a symbol of Olympic Games, honoring Zeus.

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Why do the Olympics have a flame?

coz


Was there an Olympic torch at the first Olympics?

No, not until the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. There was an Olympic Flame at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam, but it wasn't lit using a flame brought from Greece or anywhere.


Where is the Olympic flame lit for the winter Olympics and the summer Olympics?

The flame is lit wherever the games are. Right now in Vancouver, in two years it will be in London.


Where does the Olympic flame start and finish and why?

The flame's journey starts in Olympia, Greece because it is the home of the Olympics, the town where the first ever Olympics took place. The flame's journey ends in the town that hosts the Olympics so the flame can light the Olympic cauldron and begin the Games.


Where does the flame begin the journey for all Olympics games?

The Olympic Flame comes from Olympia, Greece.


Why is the Olympic flame lit?

The Olympic flame signifies the value of Peace and Brotherhood which is the basis of the Olympics.


Why were two cauldrons lit with the Olympic Flame at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics?

Two cauldrons were lit with the Olympic Flame at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Olympics because the Olympics had also been held there in 1964.


What are the children carrying with flag carriers at the Olympics?

The "FLAME"


Which country light the Olympics flame?

Greece, in Olympia.


Why did the ancient Olympics have a flame?

they probably had it to worship their gods


How do the opening cerimonies start at the Olympics?

With the lighting of the flame


Who got to carry the flame in the ancient Olympics?

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