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Article: Torch relay for Beijing Olympic Games in Greece setteled

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January 30, 2008
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Torch relay for Beijing Olympic Games in Greece setteled

ATHENS, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The torch relay for the Beijing Olympic Games will last seven days on Greek territory, after the Lighting of the Flame in Ancient Olympia on March 24.

According to a press release from the Hellenic Olympic Committee, the Olympic Flame will cover in Greece 1.528 kilometersby the hands of 605 bearers.

The torch relay will pass ...

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