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The 1992 Barcelona Olympics torch lighting remains one of the most unforgettable moments in Olympic history! Instead of the usual hand-to-torch ceremony, Paralympic archer Antonio Rebollo stood before a roaring crowd and fired a flaming arrow over the cauldron - igniting it in midair. The arrow’s flight, arching through the night sky, symbolized precision, unity, and creativity — perfectly capturing the spirit of the Games. It became one of the most iconic openings ever seen, blending sport and
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The 1992 Barcelona Olympics torch lighting is still one of the most unforgettable moments in Olympic history. 🔥 Instead of a traditional hand-to-torch pass, Paralympic archer Antonio Rebollo aimed his flaming arrow high into the night sky — and lit the cauldron in midair. The crowd went wild. That single shot captured everything the Games stand for — precision, unity, and creativity. It wasn’t just a ceremony, it was a statement. One of the most iconic openings ever. 🏹 - #olympics #barcelona19
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The inaugural Olympic torch relay at the Berlin Olympics in 1936 was part of the Nazis’ powerful propaganda push behind the games. More than 3,000 runners—including Austrian Jew Eric Frisch—carried torches from Olympia, Greece, to Berlin. “I ran approximately at midnight in a corn field,” Eric recalled. “It was a little windy and the flame started to jiggle … God forbid that darn thing goes out while I’m running it, they’ll say a Jew did that on purpose.” Artifacts shown in the video were donate
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