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What is the flame for in Olympics?
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.
When were the last Olympics held and where?
The last Olympics were held in Athens, 2004.
How long do the Olympics last?
The last four Olympics have lasted 17 days.
When was last Olympics?
The olympics never end.they have the Olympics every 4 years
Where were the Olympics held last year?
The 2012 Olympics was held in London.
Who ran with the Olympic torch in the last Olympics?
you smell
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.
Who lit the torch on the last day in Olympics 2010?
Wayne Gretsky
When was the tandem cycling race last held at an Olympics?
Tandem cycling was last held at the Olympics in 1972
When was the last time Scotland was in the Olympics?
I think 1972
What fuel is burned in the Olympics torch and how long does it last?
it lasts a whole 24 hours
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.
Who was the last bearer of the Olympic torch at the Atlanta Olympic games and had previously one Olympic gold?
muhummad ali (cassius clay)
What is the flame for in Olympics?
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.
What is the signifiacance of the olympic torch and flame?
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.
What does the Olympic flame symbolise?
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.
What is Kane from the WWE last bname is?
bearer
