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London Olympics torch lit in Ancient Olympia

Reported by Rediff.com on Thursday, 10 May 2012 (on May 10, 2012)
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The London 2012 Olympics torch was lit by the sun's rays in ancient Olympia on Thursday, kicking off a relay that will culminate with the lighting of the Olympic stadium's cauldron during the Games opening ceremony on July 27.

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