Read full article. July 16, , PM. In this article:. More content below. Tokyo Games. Recommended Stories. Patriots Wire. Rams Wire. The flame represents the fire that Prometheus stole from the god Zeus in Greek mythology. Prometheus then gave the gift of fire to humanity, which helped it grow towards civilisation.
However, it has not always been a part of the Olympics, only becoming a fixture of the modern Games in The torch relay — during which a torch is lit at the original location of the Games in Olympia, Greece, and carried to the host of the current games — started eight years later. This symbolic race represents the journey of the Olympics from past to present.
While some believe that the Olympic flame has never gone out since the first Games, this is not actually the case. Who created the Olympic rings symbol? Who chooses the Olympic poster? What is the Olympic creed? What is the Olympic motto? Who wrote the Olympic anthem? When was the first Olympic torch relay held? Kenny Jan 30, It would be fun to see the torch be lit, and where would it be lit, first.
And did the people light it again when it was under water? Diana Jan 30, Wow, you write about so much stuff. Do you wonder about the first human on the planet? How do you make these stories guys? Why doesn't it stay burning? Jake Jan 30, That is truly a Wonder, isn't Jake? Kyle Jan 30, Dear Wonderopolis, I learned some crazy ways to travel the Olympic torch. My favorite ways were the radio satellite and traveling it under water. That was so crazy. How does it always stay lit?
Your friend, Kyle. Jack Jan 30, Dear Wonderopolis, That's is longer than the first post you wrote. How long did it take to write that? When did you write that Wonderopolis? Your new blogging friend, Jack. Gage Dec 17, How could the flame still be burning if it went under water?
That's why I think it doesn't stay burning. Wonderopolis Dec 17, Wonderopolis Apr 18, Wow it's really cool how the Olympic Flame doesn't go out. I think wonderopolis is really cool because people can know more than what they already knew. I love watching the Olympics it is so much fun with all the sports and stuff they always have a great one.
Wonderopolis Jan 9, Sarah Dec 4, Hi that was great. Just wondering is there any other suggestions of websites that relate to this. I am doing a school project on it because it is so interesting. Wow this is an awesome topic. Thank you so much. Do you have anything about dogs? Wonderopolis Oct 24, Thanks so much, Skyler! We sure are glad to have great Wonder Friends like you! Hey, that's cool you should do one on rappers. Wonderopolis Oct 12, Does anybody know when the Olympic flame first went out?
Wonderopolis Oct 4, Adam Oct 3, Wonderopolis Oct 3, TWAN Jan 23, Jan 23, Robert Jul 27, Why was this so boring? I'm 14 years old and I almost find anything cool but not things like this. Please make the next one better, I disliked this video. Wonderopolis Jul 31, Carlos a. Jul 27, I have never seen the London Olympics, until now, half of now.
I saw the running, swimming,and kicking events. And now I'm seeing the celebration of the Olympics. Wonderopolis Jul 28, TJ Jul 27, I was very close to guess today's wonder.
Sorry for such the late comment, you have probably been wondering if I was too busy today. Emily Jul 27, I'm watching the Olympic games! I'm happy because Paul McCartney's playing! I was wrong. But I'm gonna watch the Olympics. So interesting how the flame has traveled! Sharky Jul 27, I loved today's story because it was about the Olympic flame. I learned that the flame doesn't really go out because they relight it every month.
I also searched Prometheus and found out that he is a big statue in New York City! I love the Olympics and was glad today's wonder was about it. I think tomorrow's Wonder will be about Barack Obama because he is the president and presidents are important people. Chris Jul 27, We are learning a lot about how to research other ideas based on what we discuss in each day's topic.
I plan on using it daily with my third grade class next year Julie Jul 27, I am going to watch the Olympics this summer on swimming! I can't wait to watch! Wonderopolis Jul 27, Helena Jul 27, I never saw the Olympic torch before.
Hopefully I will see it tonight on TV. I wonder if the torch is heavy to carry. Kurt Jul 27, The olympic flame went out this year while they were showcasing it on a whitewater raft.
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