I just learned that there’s a special treat for all you guys come 24th of March.
On 24 March 2008 visitors of www.olympic.org will be able to watch the Olympic flame come to life in Olympia, Greece.
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The coverage of this special event, as part of the 2008 Beijing Games, will start 10:00 GMT; accessible online. […]
I actually tried pronouncing his name out loud. Yes, I hard a difficult time doing it. I can’t even do it fast enough or even in a casual way. Heh. But enough about that. I reckon it’s more important that we take a look at who he is and what his connection is to the […]
There’s an opportunity for you to become a torch bearer in the upcoming 2008 Olympic Torch Relay in China. This is just a short clip of the advert. Watch and be inspired.
Take the leap like how Marco did. Be a part of Olympic hostory.
Tags: Beijing 2008, Light the Torch, Olympic Torch, Olympics, Opening Ceremony
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It was brought to my attention that there’s a Filipino Expat gunning for a post as an Olympic Torch Bearer this coming 2008 Beijing Games. A vote and passing of the word will greatly increase his chances of becoming part of this awesome event.
I appeal to you and all the Filipinos you know… here is […]
As you all know, every Games, they have their own touch in terms of designs, plans, etc. And since one of the things that I fancy much about the Olympic Games is the Olympic Torch Relay part, it’s quite natural that I’m interested in anything and everything about it. For starteers, Here are a couple […]
The Flame is then transmitted to the Torch of the first runner, and the journey of the Torch Relay begins –its magic still touching people today.
Tags: Berlin 1936, Olympians, Olympic Torch, Olympics, Trivia
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Sprint and Relay Specialist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty was known to be a great athlete, competing in the sport, athletics, mainly in relay. She is also a record-breaker. She is the first woman to win seven Olympic medals and to successfully defend her Olympic title in the 80m hurdles (1952-1956).
Here’s a brief overview […]
Well, there aren’t any EXACT steps, really. There IS a selection criteria, though. Heh.
The selection process isn’t set up to exclude would-be participants but rather it aims to contribute to the promotion of the Olympic Spirit and create a warm and joyful atmosphere for the public in the lead up to the Beijing Olympic Games.
Will […]
Can you imagine mobilising 21,880 torchbearers and 5,000 escort runners for The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay?
Well, that’s what just commenced over the weekend. The article I read said that the process of choosing who get to participate will run until 31 October 2007 and the BOCOG will allow a number of different groups to […]
Imagine you’re a twenty-year-old sprinter from Mexico. And that your country has won the honor to host the Olympics in 1968. Guess what? You’ve been chosen to light the Olympic Torch!
Such was the fortune of Norma Enriqueta Basilio de Sotelo, who became the first woman ever to light the Olympic torch. And this development was […]
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