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Light the Torch – Beijing Olympics and Other Olympic News

by Sandy Mitchell on August 5th, 2008

We continue our look at past Olympic Opening Ceremonies. If you can keep a dry eye while watching this one, you’re better than I am.

Char
Aug 5, 2008 at 6:45 am

My son was born during the Atlanta games opening ceremony. At the hospital the doctors made us turn off the tv while he was being born, but as soon as they brought him over for me to hold him we all asked for the tv to go back on so we could see who lit the torch.
Jodie
Aug 5, 2008 at 8:35 am

I was a spectator at the 1996 Olympics. I wasn’t there for the opening ceremonies, but it was one of the best experiences of my life. Plus, I have a newfound respect for badminton!
Sandy Mitchell
Aug 5, 2008 at 11:03 am

What great stories! I have yet to attend any Olympic event, but the video clips of the opening ceremonies always get me all teary. I’d probably be a mess if I saw it live and in person.
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atlana
Aug 28, 2008 at 8:57 pm

i was born rite before the opening ceremony so my mom named me atlana