It spanned 45 hectares in the late 19th century but is now barely the size of a football field
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Glacier sample will visit ten countries en route to Beijing
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It will also visit nine former Olympic venues
Meltwater
During the games the glacier sample will melt and the meltwater will be returned to Triglav
Pahor, Prince Albert, IOC, Laško Union
Project sponsors and partners include Slovenian President Borut Pahor, Prince Albert of Monaco, the International Olympic Committee, and Pivovarna Laško Union