LONDON 2012 IMAGE OF THE WEEK
IN Olympia yesterday, the Olympic flame was lit by a troupe of actresses playing priestesses, who kindled the fire by catching the sun’s rays in a parabolic mirror. The ceremony took place in the ruins of the Temple of Hera, near to the ancient Olympic stadium. The flame, a symbol representing purity, will be flown from Greece to the UK on 18 May, and Britain’s torch relay will begin at Land’s End the next day. It will be carried by 8,000 torchbearers, 8,000 miles across Britain, visiting over 1,000 cities, towns and villages.
Between now and the start of the Olympics, City A.M. is publishing its Olympic Image of the Week. If you have a shot you think our readers will like, please email pictures@cityam.com with IOW2012 in the subject line. Full details: cityam.com/london-2012