Paris 2024 Olympic torch

Designer Mathieu Lehanneur (left), was inspired by three symbols of Paris Games: Equality, Water and Peacefulness


Apr 16, 2024: Torch lit by rays of sun in Olympia, Greece. Flame will then be carried by 10,000 people during Olympic torch relay

Jul 26: Torch arrives at Opening Ceremony in Paris, France


GREECE
Olympia
Athens
300km 186 miles


2,000 torches produced: Made from ArcelorMittal XCarb steel from recycled and renewable sources

Upper section: Polished so light of surroundings bounces back

All-weather torch: Flames seep through slit in side before funnelling upwards.
In poor weather, flames will only sway but not die down 

Lower section: Imagery of waves expresses peacefulness and reflects rippling waters of River Seine

Length:			70cm
Minimum diameter:	3.5cm
Maximum diameter:	10cm
Weight:			1.5kg
Fuel: Renewable biopropane


Source: Paris Organising Committee 
Picture: Lionel Gasperini
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