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Olympic Symbols and Flag
The Olympics have traditional symbols such as the Olympic rings and Olympic flame. Although each host city has their own unique Olympic symbol, it always contains a combination of the traditional symbols.
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When was the Olympic flag used?
The Olympic flag is used during the Olympics. The offical flag has been flown at every Olympic games sine the 1920 Antwerp games.
Which olympic flame was lit by a flaming arrow?
1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona by Antonio Rebollo, a Paralympian.
What are facts about thre Olympic rings?
- It was apdopted by Baron Pierre,
- The five rings pepresents the five major regions of the world; Africa, the Americans, Asia, Europe and Oceania
- Blue, yellow,black,green and red are the colours of the rings (obvislly)
- It is the most reconigsible symbol (WOW)
When was the olympic torch in Canary Wharf?
For the 2008 Games in Beijing, the Torch was at Canary Wharf on April 6, 2008.
What are the specific colors in the Olympic rings signify or mean?
They mean unity. Every country in the olympics has at least one of the colours in the rings
Who lit the cauldron with the Olympic torch in 2012 Summer games?
1992 Barcelona Games, when Paralympic archer Antonio Rebollo ignited the cauldron by shooting a burning arrow over it from the stage in the stadium
Is the olympic torch kept lit at night?
Yes, it is never allowed to go out once it has been lit in Greece!
When did the tradition of the carrying of the Olympic Torch begin?
the fire was reintroduced at the 1928 summer Olympics in Amsterdam when did it start
i think it started in 1936 but that's when it became a tradition when it was in Berlin but Amsterdam started it but did not become a tradition
When was the first Olympic torch lit?
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What is the value of a 1996 olympic torch?
being a torch bearer in the 96 Olympic games i would value it as priceless
The olympic flag was first flown at the games in which country?
The Official Olympic Flag
Created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1914, the Olympic flag contains five interconnected rings on a white background. The five rings symbolize the five significant continents and are interconnected to symbolize the friendship to be gained from these international competitions. The rings, from left to right, are blue, yellow, black, green, and red. The colors were chosen because at least one of them appeared on the flag of every country in the world. The Olympic flag was first flown during the 1920 Olympic Games. The Olympic Motto
In 1921, Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games, borrowed a Latin phrase from his friend, Father Henri Didon, for the Olympic motto: Citius, Altius, Fortius ("Swifter, Higher, Stronger").
Why is there a colour of the Olympic rings on the flag of each continents?
Becaus the olympic rings represent the continents joing togerther
Who lit Olympic flame in Calgary in 1988?
Robyn Perry, a 12 year old aspiring figure skater.
She was handed the torch by skier Ken Read and speed skater Cathy Priestner, ascended the stairs, and lit the cauldron.
Does a 2.00 coin with the Olympic rings on have any more value than a normal 2.00 coin?
The Olympic handover coin has been selling on auction sites for a good few months now.I believe it has not been released in general circulation but rather in a few areas of the UK such as Northern Ireland.In uncirculated condition it can be worth anything from £2.00 (obviously) to £10.00 but will drop in value considerably when(if) it goes into countrywide release.
What is the order of the Olympic Rings?
From left to right:
Top: blue, black, red
Bottom: yellow, green
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