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    Prior to the start of each Olympics, a torch is carried by a relay of runners to where the games are played from what site in Greece?

    Question #101055. Asked by armindasantana. (Nov 16 08 2:34 PM)


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    Olympia, Greece. From Wiki: "The Olympic Torch today is ignited several months before the opening celebration of the Olympic Games at the site of the ancient Olympics in Olympia, Greece."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Flame

    Nov 16 08, 2:35 PM


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