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Lit at Olympia and carried by relay, this burns throughout each Olympic Games.

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The Olympic flame is connected with a ceremony at ancient Olympia. Source: Olympic flame ↗

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  1. 05Faster, Higher, Stronger, with Together added later: this Olympic expression of aspiration.RECALL
    Olympic motto

    The Olympic motto, 'Faster, Higher, Stronger,' was later expanded to include 'Together.'

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  2. 06This swimmer won eight Olympic gold medals in 2008 alone.RECALL
    Michael Phelps

    Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history, with a record eight golds in 2008 alone.

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  3. 07Introduced in 1936, this relay carries the Olympic flame to the host city's opening ceremony.RECALL
    Olympic torch relay

    The Olympic torch relay, introduced in 1936, carries the flame to the host city's opening ceremony.

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