Kids explain the process and the history of the Olympic torch, one of the hardest games in the Olympics (because there’s so much running). Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Games CBC Kids Canadian Medals ...

Every Olympic Games begins with the Olympic torch relay. The torch is lit in Greece and passed from one torchbearer to the next. In the end it reaches whichever city is hosting the games.

The torch is one of the most recognisable symbols of the Olympic Games - but do you know what it represents. From the moment it is lit in the Greek city of the Olympia to the moment it lights up ...

Per tradition, the torch was lit on April 15 in Olympia, Greece, honoring the historical birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games, which date back to 776 BC. Once lit, 600 torchbearers carried the ...

The torch also bears the markings for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. This is the prototype of the final design and was used by Paines Fireworks to come up with a safe, portable and smokeless fuel ...