1. The Torch Relay travels from Olympia, Greece, to the host country and its regions.
2. The Opening Ceremony will take place on the Seine River.
3. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Olympic Games in France.
4. Breakdancing will debut as a new sport in these Olympics!
5. Competitions will be held at famous Parisian landmarks.
6. Events will be hosted in Paris and other locations across France.
7. Olympic surfing will take place in a French overseas territory
8. The Olympic mascot is a Phrygian Cap