The Olympic flame was lit at the birthplace of the Games in Greece on Tuesday, in a ceremony rich with ancient traditions that will launch a torch relay culminating in #Paris on July 26. The flame was lit at the site of ancient Olympia and will now be carried more than 3,000 miles on its way to the French capital this summer. #Olympics #Shorts
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