Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony
The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympics was lit in ancient Olympia during a traditional ceremony, marking the final stretch of the seven-year preparations for the Games' start on July 26.Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of High Priestess, carries the flame during the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics in Ancient Olympia, Greece, April 16.
Performers dance during the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics in Ancient Olympia, Greece, April 16. REUTERS/Louisa GouliamakiGreek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of High Priestess, lights the flame during the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics in Ancient Olympia, Greece, April 16. REUTERS/Alkis KonstantinidisPerformers dance during the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics in Ancient Olympia, Greece, April 16.
Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of High Priestess, carries the torch during the Olympic Flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics in Ancient Olympia, Greece, April 16. REUTERS/Alkis KonstantinidisPerformers acting as Priestess during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics in Ancient Olympia, Greece, April 16.
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