The countdown to the #Paris2024 Olympics just got real! 🌍✨ Under moody Greek skies, the first Olympic torch was ignited Tuesday at Olympia’s Temple of Hera ruins – blending millennia-old traditions with modern resilience.
Greek actress Mary Mina channeled ancient vibes as a high priestess, passing the flame to rowing champ Stefanos Ntouskos. ☀️⚡ Pro tip: That iconic mirror-lighting trick? Cloudy weather nixed the solar magic, so a backup flame saved the day – proving even 3,000-year-old rituals need a Plan B!
Next stop: A 5,000km relay across 450+ Greek towns before the flame jets to France. 🏃💨 Will this torch outshine the Eiffel Tower’s sparkle? Paris is betting on it!
