How Does The New Summer Olympic Torch Compare to Others?
Today, the torch for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics was revealed; this will be used in the official Torch Relay leading up to the Games next summer, and will share 'the spirit of the Games throughout the host city and across the country'.
For the 2024 Olympics, the torch will reach France on May 8, 2024 in Marseille after a Mediteranean journey from Greece. From there, it will cross France until the Opening Ceremony on July 26, when it will light the official Games cauldron by the final relay torchbearer; always a highlight of the evening.
Designer Mathieu Lehanneur was commissioned to work on the torch, inspired by the themes of 'equality, water, and peacefulness' - resulting in symmetry, waves, and gentle curves, respectively. The unique champagne color of the torch adds a sense of 'lightness'.
Some fact and figures:
What do you think of the new torch? And how does it compare to previous ones?
For the 2024 Olympics, the torch will reach France on May 8, 2024 in Marseille after a Mediteranean journey from Greece. From there, it will cross France until the Opening Ceremony on July 26, when it will light the official Games cauldron by the final relay torchbearer; always a highlight of the evening.
Designer Mathieu Lehanneur was commissioned to work on the torch, inspired by the themes of 'equality, water, and peacefulness' - resulting in symmetry, waves, and gentle curves, respectively. The unique champagne color of the torch adds a sense of 'lightness'.
Some fact and figures:
- Size: 70cm
- Minimum diameter: 3.5cm
- Maximum diameter: 10cm
- Weight: 1.5kg
- Color: Champagne
- Material: ArcelorMittal XCarb® steel from recycled and renewable sources
- Fuel: Biopropane
- Number of Torches produced: 2,000
What do you think of the new torch? And how does it compare to previous ones?
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic torch (Paris 2024)
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