Los Angeles Olympic Flame Route Will Cross Every U.S. State

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The 2028 Olympic flame will visit all fifty U.S. states after beginning its journey in Atlanta.

The journey of the Olympic flame for the upcoming Summer Games in Los Angeles is scheduled to begin in Atlanta, commemorating the city that previously hosted the 1996 American Summer Games. From its starting point, the torch will traverse all fifty U.S. states before reaching its final destination in Los Angeles for the opening ceremonies. Event organizers revealed the extensive route plans on Tuesday.

The torch route will encompass every single U.S. state during its journey.
Atlanta was selected as the starting point to honor its history as the host of the 1996 U.S. Summer Olympics.

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Olympic torch relays are traditional pre-games events designed to build excitement and unify host nations ahead of the international competition.

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Organizers have confirmed that the 2028 Olympic torch relay will start in Atlanta and travel across all fifty U.S. states.

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