The Olympic flame will be lit in ancient Olympia today, Tuesday April 16, and will be carried on a 68-day relay for the first ever opening ceremony to take place outside of a stadium, along the Seine river in Paris on July 26.
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In-Seine Facts | The ultimate Eiffel Tower souvenir
The average tourist may return from Paris with an Eiffel Tower key ring or notebook. Olympians and Paralympians, however, will return with the most unique souvenir of all with a historic part of the city etched into the medal around their necks.
Oceana Mackenzie officially named on the Australian Olympic Team headed to Paris
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has officially announced the selection of VIS sport climber, Oceana Mackenzie, to the Australian Olympic Team heading to Paris, marking her second Olympic campaign after competing at the sport’s debut in Tokyo 2020.
Mack Horton | Swimming great announces retirement
VIS celebrates and reflects on the significant career of Mack Horton and his contribution to swimming in Victoria, both in and out of the pool.