Olympic flame lit at ancient birthplace of the Games - in pictures

  • Greek actress Mary Mina holds the Olympic torch during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Getty Images
    Greek actress Mary Mina holds the Olympic torch during the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Getty Images
  • The ceremony was held at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in Olympia, Greece. EPA
    The ceremony was held at the Ancient Olympia archeological site, birthplace of the ancient Olympics in Olympia, Greece. EPA
  • The Summer Olympics Games will be held in Paris, France from 26 July to 11 August. AP
    The Summer Olympics Games will be held in Paris, France from 26 July to 11 August. AP
  • Mina gives the flame to the first torch bearer, Greek olympic gold medalist Stefanos Ntouskos. AP
    Mina gives the flame to the first torch bearer, Greek olympic gold medalist Stefanos Ntouskos. AP
  • Ntouskos carries the Olympic torch. It will now journey across Greece before coming to France. EPA
    Ntouskos carries the Olympic torch. It will now journey across Greece before coming to France. EPA
  • Ntouskos (right) lights the torch held by Second French Olympic swimmer, Laure Manaudou. AFP
    Ntouskos (right) lights the torch held by Second French Olympic swimmer, Laure Manaudou. AFP
  • Manaudou lights the torch of the third torchbearer vice-president of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas. Reuters
    Manaudou lights the torch of the third torchbearer vice-president of the European Commission, Margaritis Schinas. Reuters
  • After arriving in Marseille on 8 May, it will travel across the entire country. EPA
    After arriving in Marseille on 8 May, it will travel across the entire country. EPA
  • The Olympic torch will arrive at the Opening Ceremony in Paris on 26 July. EPA
    The Olympic torch will arrive at the Opening Ceremony in Paris on 26 July. EPA
  • The Greek Guard of Honour, Evzones, passes by the Temple of Hera during the flame lighting ceremony. Getty Images
    The Greek Guard of Honour, Evzones, passes by the Temple of Hera during the flame lighting ceremony. Getty Images