Greece: Olympic Flame Lit in Ancient Olympia
Written byVeroniki Bacharidi-Krikoni
Following the traditional ceremony, the Olympic flame was lit at the Hera Temple of Ancient Olympia. The high-priestess, Ino Menegaki, delivered the flame to the first runner, world champion Greek swimmer Spyros Giannotis. The Flame will travel to London for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Written byVeroniki Bacharidi-Krikoni
