The flame was kindled on Thursday in the 2,600 - year - old Temple of Hera at Ancient Olympia .
It will be carried all the way to Rio in Brazil in time for the opening of the summer games on August 5 .
The flame was kindled on Thursday in the 2,600 - year - old Temple of Hera at Ancient Olympia , and it will be carried all the way to Rio in Brazil in time for the opening of the summer games on August 5 .