Olympic torch
Relay's burning symbol
The Olympic torch is a ceremonial flame carried by relay runners in the weeks leading up to the Olympic Games, symbolizing the connection between ancient and modern Olympics.
The torch is lit in Olympia, Greece, using sunlight and a parabolic mirror, then transported to the host city through a succession of torchbearers.
The relay generates publicity and goodwill along its route, often covering tens of thousands of miles across multiple countries.
She was honored to carry the Olympic torch through her hometown.
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