Olympic Flame Flies Above Paris As Games Kick Off
The Olympic Games' Opening Ceremony dazzled despite the Paris rain.
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00:00The Olympic Games are underway after an opening ceremony that dazzled despite the Paris rain.
00:07The Eiffel Tower lit up with the Olympic rings and a hot air balloon carrying the Olympic
00:12flame lifted off into the sky. The balloon will hover in the air from sunset until the
00:18early hours of each morning while the Games are on.
00:22Competitors including tennis star Serena Williams sailed along the River Seine. The first time
00:27an opening ceremony has taken place outside a stadium. Spectators gathered to watch a
00:33light show with the rain failing to dampen spirits at the start of the two-week Games.