Memorable Olympic cauldron lighters

POSTED: 12:54 PM PDT Jul 26, 2012    UPDATED: 10:26 AM PDT Jul 27, 2012 

The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics, which will include the lighting of the Olympic cauldron, is set to take place today. Take a look at memorable cauldron lighters from past Olympic Games.

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The cauldron is often lit by a revered former Olympian. While their identities are kept secret until the ceremonies, the final torch bearers typically are individuals or groups from the host nation.

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