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The 1996 Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia and brought together over 10,000 athletes from 197 nations. Lightweight rowing, beach volleyball and mountain biking made their Olympic debuts. Hubert Raudaschl, an Austrian sailor, became the first individual to participate in nine Olympic games at the 1996 Olympics. The torch relay of the 1996 Games engaged over 12,000 people and included the final torchbearer Mohammad Ali, who lit the cauldron.
We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions sold a 1996 Summer Olympics torch for $3,049. Please see details below:
The torch that carried the Olympic flame from Greece to the United States for the 1996 Summer Games. The Torch Relay tradition was begun in 1928, and transports a spark from the parent flame in Olympia to the host city in time for the opening ceremonies. Upon its arrival in Los Angeles, the flame was relayed all the way to Atlanta, Georgia for the XXVI Olympiad. The torch was designed by Greek-American Peter Mastrogiannis of Malcolm Greer Designers, and its logistics were developed by a six-member team. Its 22 reeds symbolize the 22 games held in the modern Olympics since 1896. A gold band is engraved with the Atlanta Summer Games logo and the quilt of leaves design. The unique specifications of this piece require it to keep a 12” flame from extinguishing even in the face of 30 mph winds and rain. To that end, the engineering includes a dual-burner system, with a blue flame that replenishes the yellow flame. The torch is made of aluminum, with Georgia pecan wood in the center. Measures 31.5” in height. Comes with its wooden stand. Some scorching to reeds, else very good. With provenance from R&R. Sold for $3,049.
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Olympic Relay Torch Used in 1996 Atlanta Summer Games
Olympic relay torch used in the 1996 Summer Olympics. The Torch Relay tradition was begun in 1928, and transports a spark from the parent flame in Olympia, Greece to the host city, in this case Atlanta, in time for the opening ceremonies. The torch was designed by Greek-American Peter Mastrogiannis of Malcolm Greer Designers, and its logistics were developed by a six-member team. Its 22 reeds symbolize the 22 games held in the modern Olympics since 1896. A gold band is engraved with the Atlanta Summer Games logo and the quilt of leaves design. The unique specifications of this piece require it to keep a 12” flame from extinguishing even in the face of 30 mph winds and rain. To that end, the engineering includes a dual-burner system, with a blue flame that replenishes the yellow flame. The torch is made of aluminum, with Georgia pecan wood in the center. Measures 32” long with 3” diameter burner and weighs 3.6 pounds. Bottom plaque lists previous locations of Summer Olympics in seven rows, beginning with Athens in 1896. Wear from use, otherwise near fine. Sold for $2,188.
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Olympic Torch From the 1996 Olympic Games Held in Atlanta, Georgia — Includes Original Banner From The Relay
Beautiful Olympic torch from the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay. The Torch Relay tradition was begun in 1928, where a spark from the parent flame in Olympia, Greece ignites the torch that begins the Relay, ending in the host city in time for the opening ceremonies, in this case Atlanta on 19 July 1996. Silver torch with wooden handle and gold plated base features gold plated plaque bearing each former Summer Olympic city engraved. Gold plated ring near tip bears “Atlanta ’96” Olympic logo and “061” printed in purple to bottom of base, indicating the limited number of the torch. Includes colorful vinyl banner from the relay, measuring 104″ x 28″. Torch measures 31.5″ long and 2″ across the base. Near fine condition. Sold for $1,954.
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