2024 Olympic Torch Relay

2024 Olympic Torch Relay

Inventory number
2024.4.1
Barcode
91663
Type
Torche olympique, Torche
Period
18 Juin 2024
Sport
Apnée
Creator / Author
Lehanneur, Mathieu (Rochefort (Charente-Maritime), 29 août 1974)
Origin
MNS - 2024.4 - donation - Département des Alpes-Maritimes - 2024 - 4
Usage
Parcours de la flamme olympique
Materials
Acier recyclé
Dimensions
70cm-9cm

Physical description

The Torch of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is distinguished first and foremost by its colour, which is both unique and luminous. To reflect the next Games, Mathieu Lehanneur was also inspired by three Paris 2024 markers: Equality, Water, and Appeasement. It was manufactured by ArcelorMittal, the world leader in steel and Official Partner of the Games. In total, 2,000 torches were produced by ArcelorMittal, five times less than in previous editions of the Games.

Notes

This torch was used during the Olympic torch relay in Villefranche-sur-mer, it was carried underwater by freediver Alice Modolo.

Photo credits

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