Ancient Olympic Games finished the race. Athletic festivals under the name of "Olympic games", named in imitation of the original festival at Olympia, were established over time in various places all over the Greek world. Some of these are only known to us by inscriptions and coins; but others, as the Olympic festival at Antioch, obtained great celebrity. After these Olympic festivals had been established in several places, the great Olympic festival itself was sometimes designated in inscriptions by the addition of Pisa. Ancient Olympic Games The ancient Olympic Games were originally a festival, or celebration of and for Zeus; later, events such
2006 Winter Olympics torch relay tip of a ski but also the building that is a symbol of Turin, the Mole Antonelliana. It is criticized for being too heavy at . November 27 November 28 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 3 December 4 December 5 December 7 December 8 2006 Winter Olympics torch relay The 2006 Winter Olympics torch relay took part as part of the build-up to the 2006 Winter Olympics hosted in Turin, Italy. The route covered around and involved 10,001. Stefania Belmondo lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony. The torch was a modern interpretation of the traditional