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The olympic torch represents the theft of fire from Zeus by Prometheus the giant. It also might represent a relay run in the late Ancient Olympics in which a team of runners passed a torch between them and the last runner lit a huge torch. It is a tradition to light the flame at the beginning of all Modern Olympics.

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The Olympic flame originally stood for the struggle towards victory. The Olympic flag now symbolizes the "light of spirit, knowledge and strength" to many.

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