The relay of the Olympic Flame is the symbol of the continuity between the ancient and modern Games.

奥运火炬的传递象征着古代和现代奥运的继续。

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The 2008 Olympic flame was ignited on March 24 in ancient Olympia of Greece and was handed over to Beijing on March 31 after a six-day relay in Greece.

2008奥运火炬于3月24日在希腊的奥林匹亚点燃，在希腊传递六天后于3月31日抵达北京。

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Torchbearer Brenda Eckalook carries the Olympic Flame for one leg of the 106 day cross-country relay which will end in Vancouver at the opening of the Winter Olympics.

火炬手Brenda Eckalook手捧奥运圣火，参加冬奥会火炬传递。 这次火炬传递活动为期106天、穿越整个加拿大，将于温哥华冬奥会开幕前结束。

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If chosen, he will be given the opportunity to carry the Olympic Flame for one of the legs of the Olympic Torch Relay.

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Crew members from Beaumaris took part in a memorable leg of the Olympic torch relay, as they ferried the flame from the town to Menai Bridge.

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