An Olympic torch is a small, flaming time capsule. Since the start of the modern Games in 1936, the torch has been passed by thousands of runners in a relay that goes from Olympia, Greece to the host ...

The opening ceremonies will also have two cauldron lightings for the first time. One will be in Milan, the other in Cortina d’Ampezzo. By Elisabetta Povoledo For the past two months, the pre-Games ...

The Olympic torch has been grasped by many a famous hand over the years, but it took until 2026 for it to be held by a man with 405 club goals to his name ... and the self-proclaimed title of "God of ...

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ROME, ITALY - DECEMBER 6: A torchbearer shares the torch flame to Italian singer Achille Lauro carrie the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics torch in front of the Colosseum during the Torch Relay to ...

For the first time in Olympic history, two cauldrons will be lit during the opening ceremony. One cauldron will be located in Milan at the Arco della Pace, while the other will be at Piazza Dibona in ...

From world-class athletes to the stars of Heated Rivalry, torchbearers are selected for their inspiring stories. Here’s what to know about the people carrying the flame for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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