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False start: Olympic torch blown out as it begins trek to London

Reported by Belfast Telegraph on Friday, 11 May 2012 (on May 11, 2012)
Belfast Telegraph
The Olympic torch was lit in the ancient Temple of Hera yesterday — before being quickly blown out by a gust of wind.

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