Greek Australian brothers George and Sotiris Tsianakas carry Winter Olympic Flame

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Australian brothers George and Sotiris Tsianakas have travelled thousands of kilometres to take part in one of the most symbolic moments of the Olympic movement, running with the Winter Olympics Flame as the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay officially began in Ancient Olympia.

Their participation formed part of the historic ceremony marking the lighting of the flame for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, held at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and attended by global dignitaries, including President of the International Olympic Committee Kirsty Coventry and the President of the Hellenic Republic, Constantine Tassoulas.

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