Olympics torch relay at Saint Louis in 2004

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Four years ago, I had the opportunity to witness the Olympics torch relay here in St. Louis. The city was chosen because it hosted the year 1904 Olympics here, the first Olympics in the US.

Olympics torch relay Saint Louis 2004
(The torch bearer was an old Olympian)

Olympics torch relay Saint Louis 2004
(The spectators)

Olympics torch relay Saint Louis 2004
(The Washington Univ. shuttle)

Olympics torch relay Saint Louis 2004
(Torch ceremony at St. Francis Field, Washington Univ.)

Olympics torch relay Saint Louis 2004
(St. Francis Field was the site of 1904 Olympics)

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