Where were the games born?
in Olympia, Greece
What did they light there?
the torch
When?
on March 24
Where did it go after that?
to the Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens
Did it go anywhere else?
Yes
Where?
to Beijing
When did it get there?
on March 31
How many large places did it pass through?
six
Did it go really high at any point?
Yes
Where was that?
the top of Mount Everest
What year was all this?
2008
How long did the running last?
from March 24 until August 8, 2008
What was the sponsor phrase?
one world, one dream
Did the running have a nickname?
Yes
What was it?
the Journey of Harmony
How far did it go?
137,000 km
How far is that in miles?
85,000 mi
Is that the shortest ever?
No
When was the first running?
ahead of the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Where did it act as a link symbol?
along the Silk Road