Artefacts

Melbourne 1956, torch used by Ron CLARKE, the last relayer, at the opening ceremony.

Physical description

Caption: "XVI Olympiad Melbourne 1956". Fluted handle, openwork designed vasque, Olympic Symbol.

Used

Used: Ronald CLARKE

Materials

aluminium

Colors

silver

Dimension

42 x 14 cm

Literature

The Official Report of the Organizing Committee for the Games of the XVI Olympiad Melbourne 1956. Melbourne : Organizing Committee for the Games of the XVI Olympiad, cop., 1958. Conner, Floyd. Les jeux olympiques : 600 victoires incroyables, records insolites, hasards étranges, destins inimaginables, coups tordus, sports improbables, loosers magnifiques et autres bizarreries.... Le Rheu : La Maison d'Edition, 2010. 217. ISBN 978–236–026–0027. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2008. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2011. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2016.

Type of item

Torches and accessories -> torch

Reference number

5383

Keywords

Opening ceremony Olympic Torch Relay Melbourne 1956, Olympic Games Olympic flame Olympic symbol