Among the events which marked this year 2024, the passing of the Olympic flame. It had been a long time since she had been to Corsica. And this event aroused many emotions, like a breath of fresh air in a difficult year.
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It is an event that will remain etched in the memory of many islanders.
Last May 14, the Olympic flame crossed Corsica, from Ajaccio to Bastia, passing through Bavella, Zonza, L’Île-Rousse, Corte, Campana, Piedicroce, Porto-Vecchio and Furiani.
Throughout the day, 123 people took turns carrying this flame.
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Speakers: Priscilla Gneto, Judokate, Olympic flame bearer; Lauda Guidicelli-Sbraggia, Executive Councilor of Corsica, sports delegate; Jean-Patrice Marzocchi, Former Olympic torch bearer.
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