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Olympic flame begins long journey from Greek birthplace to Paris
RFI via Yahoo Sports· 3 weeks agoThe flame for this summer's Paris Olympics was lit at a ceremony at the ancient site of Olympia in...
Paris Olympics flame lit at Greek cradle of ancient games
Euronews via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoEven without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled on...
Olympic flame for Paris Games lit at ancient Greek Olympic site
dpa international via Yahoo Sports· 3 weeks agoThe Olympic flame for this summer's Paris Games was lit on Tuesday in Ancient Olympia, Greece, where...
The Olympic torch is burning. If only peace could catch on as easily
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoGreek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of the high priestess, holds the torch during the flame...
Olympic Torch Lit for Paris 2024 Games in Olympia, Birthplace of Ancient Games
People· 3 weeks agoThe torch was lit in a traditional ceremony honoring the Olympic games' roots in Ancient Olympia...
Olympic torch relay begins 3,100-mile journey from Greece to Paris
United Press International via Yahoo Sports· 3 weeks agoThe lighted Olympic torch is readied in Olympia, Greece, early Tuesday for its 3,100-mile relay...
Greek court acquits activists over 2021 protest against Beijing Olympics
Reuters via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA Greek court has acquitted three activists detained in October 2021 after unfurling banners at the...
Greece shuts landmark Olympic stadium over roof safety concerns
Reuters via AOL· 7 months agoGreek authorities have shut the country's biggest sports stadium amid concerns over the stability of...
Olympic Champion Billy Mills Reflects on Jim Thorpe: 'He dwelled among the gods.'
Native News Online via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOne day after the International Olympic Committee announced that it had restored two gold medals...
Greece hands over Olympic flame to Paris Games organizers
dpa international via Yahoo Sports· 1 week agoGreece handed over the Olympic flame to the organizers of the Paris 2024 Games in a solemn ceremony...