Olympic flame
A torch relay carries the flame to the host city. This topic is part of Olympics within Sports. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Olympic flame trivia questions
The Olympic flame is lit before what major event?
Answer: Olympic Games
Bonus fact: A torch relay carries the flame to the host city.
Where is the modern Olympic flame traditionally lit?
Answer: Olympia, Greece
Bonus fact: The ceremony is held at ancient Olympia.
What natural source is traditionally used to ignite the flame in Olympia?
Answer: Sunlight
Bonus fact: A parabolic mirror focuses sunlight to light the torch.
At which Olympic Games was the Olympic flame introduced at the stadium?
Answer: Amsterdam 1928
Bonus fact: The later torch relay from Olympia was not introduced until 1936.