ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — Flame for Rio de Janeiro Olympics has been lit at the birthplace of the ancient games.
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Petros Giannakouris
<p>A lit torch of Rio de Janeiro Olympic games seen during a dress rehearsal for the lighting of the Rio Olympics flame, in Ancient Olympia, southern Greece, on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The meticulously choreographed ceremony will be repeated Thursday in the ruined birthplace of the ancient Olympics in southern Greece, in the presence of top International Olympic Committee and Rio organizing officials. That will touch off a relay that will conclude with the Rio Games opening ceremony in August. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)</p>
Posted at 3:02 AM, Apr 21, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-21 06:02:26-04
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