List of Olympic torch designs - Wikipedia
The triangular shape of torches represents the three Olympic values (respect, excellence and friendship), elements of the Olympic motto – faster, higher, stronger, Olympic Games hosted by the United Kingdom (1908, 1948 and 2012), tri-vision of the 2012 Summer Olympics (sport, education and culture).
Olympic Torch Relay - History, Highlights & Torch Bearers
Key highlights, top celebrities and best moments as the Olympic Torch Relay heads to Paris. From the lighting ceremony in Olympia to the latest Torch Relay news, learn about the significance of the flame and view video highlights from past relays.
The Olympic Torch: A Brief History of the Olympic Games Symbol
May 22, 2023 · The Olympic torch is one of the most important symbols of the Olympic Games and is lit in Olympia, Greece, several months before the beginning of the games. This starts the Olympic torch relay and the flames are then ceremonially carried to the host city for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. The torch is meant to be a symbol of hope ...
2012 Summer Olympics torch relay - Wikipedia
The end of the relay took place in the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. The torch arrived aboard a speedboat piloted by David Beckham, via the Limehouse Cut. Steve Redgrave received the flame from young footballer Jade Bailey, [58][59] the torchbearer on the boat, and carried it into the Olympic Stadium. [38]
Paris 2024 - The Paris 2024 Games Torch - Olympics.com
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games torch is distinguishable primarily by its colour, which is both unique and radiant. To reflect the forthcoming Games, Lehanneur drew inspiration from three themes of Paris 2024: Equality, Water and Peacefulness.
From dark origins to a ‘beacon of hope’: A brief history of the Olympic …
Jul 23, 2021 · The Olympic torch relay has been downgraded for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, with Covid-19 turning the flame’s traditionally public journey from Olympia, Greece, into a largely private affair.
2008 Summer Olympics torch relay - Wikipedia
The 2008 Olympic Torch in London. The 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay was run from March 24 until August 8, 2008, prior to the 2008 Summer Olympics, with the theme of "one world, one dream".Plans for the relay were announced on April 26, 2007, in Beijing, China. [1] The relay, also called by the organizers as the "Journey of Harmony", lasted 129 days and carried the torch 137,000 km (85,000 ...
Paris 2024 - The Torch Relay - Olympics.com
A symbol of unity and peace, the torch spreads the spirit of the Games as it travels around the country, marking the start of celebrations. For the Paris 2024 Games, the Olympic Torch Relay took place over a three-month period, but the process to select the participants began in September 2023.
Olympic torches are luminous objects full of symbolism - Popular Science
Jul 23, 2021 · The Olympic torch plays a key role in the opening ceremonies of the games. Here's how they're designed and manufactured, and how they work.
Every Olympic Torch Design: A 88-year-old Tradition in Photos
Jul 17, 2024 · Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, WWD looks back at this 88-year-old tradition that symbolizes the passing of the Olympic spirit from generation to generation. See the photos below.