When did the relay start?
March 24
Where?
Olympia, Greece
Why is that place special?
It is the birthplace of the olympic games
What year were these Olympics?
2008
What was the theme?
"one world, one dream".
When was it announced?
April 26, 2007,
Where?
Beijing
How long was it?
129 days
And what length?
137,000 km
How many continents did it cross?
six
Was there anywhere else in Greece it went?
Panathinaiko Stadium
In what city?
Athens
What previously linked the host country to the world?
the silk road
What mountain was involved?
Mount Everest
Where is it?
the border of Nepal and Tibet
When was the first relay?
1936
Was the 2008 relay short?
no
Did it set a record?
yes
When did it end?
March 31st
Where was it on March 31?
Beijing