Countdown for Rio 2016 starts with torch lighting at Ancient Olympia

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Updated On Apr 22, 2016 05:57 pm IST

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A dancer dressed as priestesses lights the Olympic flame with a parabolic mirror during the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame in Ancient Olympia, Greece. (AP Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:57 pm IST

A dancer dressed as priestesses lights the Olympic flame with a parabolic mirror during the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame in Ancient Olympia, Greece. (AP Photo)

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A general view of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (Reuters Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:57 pm IST

A general view of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (Reuters Photo)

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Olympic flame first torch bearer, Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias (R) passes the torch to second bearer, former volleyball player Giovane Gavio from Brazil. (REUTERS Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:57 pm IST

Olympic flame first torch bearer, Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias (R) passes the torch to second bearer, former volleyball player Giovane Gavio from Brazil. (REUTERS Photo)

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Olympic flame first torch bearer, Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias (R) passes the torch to second bearer, former volleyball player Giovane Gavio from Brazil. (REUTERS Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:57 pm IST

Olympic flame first torch bearer, Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias (R) passes the torch to second bearer, former volleyball player Giovane Gavio from Brazil. (REUTERS Photo)

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Priestesses including Greek actress Katerina Lehou (R) attend the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (Reuters Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:57 pm IST

Priestesses including Greek actress Katerina Lehou (R) attend the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (Reuters Photo)

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Priestesses attend the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games inside the ancient Olympic Stadium on the site of ancient Olympia, Greece. (Reuters Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:57 pm IST

Priestesses attend the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games inside the ancient Olympic Stadium on the site of ancient Olympia, Greece. (Reuters Photo)

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Priestesses attend the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (REUTERS Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:57 pm IST

Priestesses attend the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. (REUTERS Photo)

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Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias carries a torch with the Olympic flame during the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame in Ancient Olympia, Greece. (AP Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:57 pm IST

Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias carries a torch with the Olympic flame during the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame in Ancient Olympia, Greece. (AP Photo)

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Dancers dressed as priestesses hold the Olympic flame during the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame in Ancient Olympia, Greece. (AP Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:57 pm IST

Dancers dressed as priestesses hold the Olympic flame during the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame in Ancient Olympia, Greece. (AP Photo)

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Dancers dressed as priestesses display the Olympic flame during the ceremonial lighting. (AP Photo)

Updated on Apr 22, 2016 05:57 pm IST

Dancers dressed as priestesses display the Olympic flame during the ceremonial lighting. (AP Photo)

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