Members of the European Olympic Committees were given a tour of the Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia ©EOC

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Greek EOC President Spyros Capralos helped to lead the tour in his home country ©EOC
Greek EOC President Spyros Capralos helped to lead the tour in his home country ©EOC


Ancient Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games ©EOC
Ancient Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games ©EOC


EOC members gather around the main tour guide as they were informed about the site's history and significance ©EOC
EOC members gather around the main tour guide as they were informed about the site's history and significance ©EOC


Ancient Olympia staged the original Olympic Games every four years between 776BC and 393AD ©EOC
Ancient Olympia staged the original Olympic Games every four years between 776BC and 393AD ©EOC


Members of the EOC Executive Committee participated in a relay to promote the European Week of Sport ©EOC
Members of the EOC Executive Committee participated in a relay to promote the European Week of Sport ©EOC


The Olympic Flame is kindled at Ancient Olympia to mark the start of the Torch Relay ©EOC
The Olympic Flame is kindled at Ancient Olympia to mark the start of the Torch Relay ©EOC


Estonia's Gerd Kanter, who won men's discus gold at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, reaches the finish line ©EOC
Estonia's Gerd Kanter, who won men's discus gold at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, reaches the finish line ©EOC