Stormy Greece Sees Emergency Lighting Of 2026 Flame
Stormy Greece Sees Emergency Lighting Of 2026 Flame
US · Published Nov 25, 2025
Backup flame lit in Ancient Olympia for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics due to stormy weather.
Actress playing high priestess used a concave mirror to ignite the flame, preserving ancient tradition.
Precise weather tracking ensures the 63-day flame relay across Italy will begin on schedule.
Stormy weather necessitates backup flame for Olympics
In a dramatic turn of events, organizers in Ancient Olympia, Greece, were compelled to light a backup flame for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics amidst severe stormy weather. This preemptive measure was taken during a rare lull in the inclement conditions, highlighting the critical role of precise weather forecasting in safeguarding the traditions of the Olympic Games.
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