The Olympic torch for this year's London Games was lit Thursday in Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Olympics.
2012 London Olympic Games Torch Lit in Greece
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A Union flag and an Olympic flag are seen as Chris Theodoropoulos, a Greek student who plays basketball for a local team, runs with the Olympic flame during the Olympic torch relay.
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Torchbearer Yuya Umehara runs with the Olympic flame during the Olympic torch relay.
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Spectators hold a Greek national flag, during the lighting of the Olympic flame ceremony.