Per tradition, the torch was lit on April 15 in Olympia, Greece, honoring the historical birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games, which date back to 776 BC. Once lit, 600 torchbearers carried the ...
The first modern games of the Summer Olympics took place in Athens, Greece in 1896, and are held to honor the ancient games held in Olympia, Greece in 776 CE. Like many events, the games are no ...
While the Games still have a way to go, the countdown begins and the Olympic torch will start making its journey around its host country. The journey starts on 26 November in Olympia, Greece ...