At a temple in Ancient Olympia, a flame is drawn from the sun to begin its journey to the Winter Games. The choreographed ceremony inspired by ancient Greece is designed to link the original games to ...

The torch relay is one of the most exciting parts of the opening ceremony of the Olympics, and keeping that flame alive through rain, snow and wind is no small feat. The world tuned in to watch the ...

There perhaps is not a more symbolic and equally visible item at the Olympic Games than the Olympic torch. Every four years as the Olympics commence, this shining and uniquely designed piece of metal ...

The Olympic Torch represents a rich, blended history of ancient traditions and modern values. Bearing the iconic flame, the Olympic torch relay honors the symbolic power of fire, embodying purity, ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

Paris — The torch relay ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics reached the French capital for the first time on Sunday, with organizers hoping to build enthusiasm for the Games among the city's skeptical ...