Sixty years ago the Olympic flame was ignited for the first time in the sacred grove of Olympia and carried to the opening of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. The significance of the Olympic flame has continued to grow since it travels around the world, visiting different cultures and countries bringing with it the hope for peace and the aim for international understanding. This book celebrates the history and legacy of this time-honoured Olympic tradition. The unique book honours the history of the Olympic flame's many journeys as well as the inspirational stories that carried it. It will connect the audience more closely to the Olympic Games, its athletic heroes, the spirit, and the Olympic ideals.