Olympic Flames
Greece
London 2012 Olympics Torch Lit in Ancient Olympia
The London 2012 Olympics torch was kindled by the sun's rays in ancient Olympia on Thursday, sparking a relay that will culminate with the lighting of the Olympic stadium's cauldron at the Games opening ceremony on July 27.
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Economy
Olympic Flames Burn Out For Greek Athletes
The Olympic torch will be lit in Greece later in a spectacular ceremony, but the country's economic troubles have led to a chronic funding crisis for its athletes.
Greece is expected to field just 75 athletes at this summer's Games,...