but later regular citizens including children,old people and people with disabilities began to participate as well
carrying the torch is a onec in a lifetime opportunity and great honor
traditionally the torch is carried on foot
however sometime other kinds of transport are needed
when the torch must go overseas
it is sent on a private plane the torch has also been carried underwater
for the sydney summer game in2000
a diver swam with the torch
at the end of the relay the flame is use to light a giant pot
the light a symbol of the olympic spirit burn throughout the games