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The Olympic flame for the Paris 2024 Games was ignited at the birthplace of the Olympics in Ancient Olympia, Greece on Tuesday (16April2024), marking 100 days until the event. After touring Greece, the flame will arrive in Marseille on May 8th, then traverse France and its overseas territories before the opening ceremony in Paris on July 26th. Dignitaries including IOC President Thomas Bach attended the ceremony, highlighting the Games' role in fostering global unity. The flame's journey symbolizes the link between ancient traditions and modern sport. Greek rower Stefanos Douskos and French swimmer Laure Manaudou were the first torchbearers. The torch relay will encompass 5,000 kilometers in Greece before heading to France on the historic ship Belem, heralding the beginning of celebratory events leading up to the Games.