The Olympic torch has been lit as the world prepares for Rio.

The torch-lighting ceremony, which took place in Greece, officially kicked off the countdown to the summer games.
 
About 12,000 people will carry the flame in a number of cities around the before it reaches its final destination in Brazil.

The games will begin in three months.

You can see all the Olympic action right here on 7NBC. 

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