Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay

By Control_ / April 21, 2016

The Olympic Flame was lit at a ceremony in Ancient Olympia today.

The Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay will visit 329 towns and cities in Brazil. The Flame will travel over 20,000 km by road and 10,000 miles by air around the host country.

It will be carried by 12,000 torchbearers, taking the spirit of the Olympic Games to every corner of the world’s fifth largest country.

Get more information about the lighting ceremony.

For more information on the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay and the Presenting Partners

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