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Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

Cloudy skies may hinder the traditional lighting of the torch, prompting the use of a backup flame.
Thousands are expected to attend the event at the ancient games site for the Paris Olympics flame ceremony.
Despite initial plans, an actress in ancient Greek attire used a backup flame to ignite the torch due to weather conditions.

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CTV News

Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

The flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece.

13 days ago·Canada

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The Independent

Olympic Flame lighting ceremony takes place in Olympia ahead of Paris 2024

Watch live as the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony takes place in Olympia ahead of Paris 2024 on Tuesday (16 April).

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Despite weather glitch, Paris Olympics flame lit at Greek cradle of ancient games

The flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday in southern Greece before thousands of spectators from all over the world amid the ruined temples and sports grounds where the ancient games were held.

13 days ago·Canada

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Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

The flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics has been kindled at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece. Cloudy skies frustrated efforts to produce the

14 days ago·United States

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abc News

Flame for the Paris Olympics is lit at Greek birthplace of ancient games

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NZ Herald

Paris Olympics: All you need to know

After just a three-year gap since The Tokyo Games, the Olympics returns in Paris 2024. New Zealand will send a team of more than 170 athletes as they try to...

14 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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