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Does the Olympic torch stay lit?
It is extinguished at the closing ceremony of each Olympic Games. The torch is initially lit, by the Sun's rays that are concentrated by a mirror, at a ceremony in Olympia, Greece several months in advance of an Olympics. The relay then takes the torch to the site of the Olympics where the cauldron is lit with it.
How is the torch brought to the Olympics?
the torch runners walk half way, ride the plane a bit, (including ships) and carries the torch to the Olympic ceremony by walking ,at last.
When does the olympic tourch officially get lit?
The opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver start at 6pm PST on Feburary 12th. The ceremony is planned to last about 2 hours so the torch will be lit between 6pm and 8pm PST Friday 12th
When and why Cathy Freeman the bearer of the torch?
Cathy Freeman was one the last torch bearers in the 2000 Olympics opening ceremony in Sydney, Australia. Australia is her home country. I'm sure officials wanted to showcase an Aborijane who did good and show that the world. Freeman went on to win a Gold Medal later on in the Olympics.
What year did vanna white carry a torch for the Olympics?
For the 1996 Olympics games both Vanna White and Pat Sajak carried the Olympic torch on different legs of the route
What were some of the features of the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Beijing?
There were many features in the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics in the year 2008. The centerpiece of the opening ceremony was the lighting of the grand Olympic torch.
Who carried the Olympics torch a day before the opening ceremony of Olympic games?
the queen
How long does the Olympics torch burn?
It stays alight for the whole of the Games. It is lit in the Opening Ceremony and extinguished in the Closing Ceremony.
Who carried the 2012 Olympic torch into the stadium?
After being lit in a ceremony in Greece, the Olympic torch is carried through relay, to the country that is hosting the Olympics for the year. It is passed from runner to runner, until the final runner is revealed at the opening ceremony.
On what day of this year did the Olympics start on this year?
Beijing 2008 summer Olympics started august 8 when they lit the torch on the opening ceremony. The next summer Olympics will be London 2012.
What is the team member in the Olympic opening ceremony carrying it looks like a bowl?
It is a piece of the torch which was lighted at the end of the opening ceremony.
Does the Olympic torch stay lit?
It is extinguished at the closing ceremony of each Olympic Games. The torch is initially lit, by the Sun's rays that are concentrated by a mirror, at a ceremony in Olympia, Greece several months in advance of an Olympics. The relay then takes the torch to the site of the Olympics where the cauldron is lit with it.
What is the thing that you carry in the Olympics with fire on it?
The Olympic Torch
When did the torch relay for the 2008 Olympics start?
The Torch Lighting Ceremony was held March 24 in Olympia, Greece. Click on the '2008 Olympic Torch Lighting' link below to see a short video of the ceremony.
What is the name of the 18-year-old sailing champion who is the only UK athlete selected to carry the Olympic torch at the games' opening ceremony?
That was Rick Peacock from Worcestershire
Which official event takes place before the Olympic games begin?
The torch carry around to the different locations that the past olympic games were held. Also there is the opening ceremony.
How is the torch brought to the Olympics?
the torch runners walk half way, ride the plane a bit, (including ships) and carries the torch to the Olympic ceremony by walking ,at last.
