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Olympics - Pan American Games

Aug. 08, 1960 - The Olympic torch is on its way. Off goes the first athlete from Olympica.: The Olympic flames was rekindled at Olympica, Southern Greece today - to be carried by a relay of runner and by ship to Rome - for the opening of the 1960 Olympic Games. In accordance with tradition the torch was lighted by the rays of the sun. Photo shows the first athlete starts off with the flame from Olympica - first stage of the long journey to Rome

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13231441
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47007843
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3616px x 4855px (1.2MB)
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Editorial Use Only - No Property or Model Releases. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans direct
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Keystone Pictures USA

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