Artefacts

Reference record. Lausanne 2020, torch of the Youth Olympic Games.

Physical description

Aluminum tubular torch featuring the visual identity and emblem of the Games.

Created

Created: FCT Combustion Pty Ltd

Materials

steel, aluminium, brass, copper

Colors

multi coloured, white

Dimension

ø 6.9 x 66 cm, 1'244 g

Literature

Molzberger, Ansgar. The Olympic Torch Relay, its Origin and Significance . Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques, 2024

Type of item

Torches and accessories -> torch

Reference number

158820

Keywords

Olympic Torch Relay Lausanne 2020, Winter Youth Olympic Games Olympic emblem visual identity

Notes

Lausanne 2020, torch. On 17 September, the Olympic flame for the Lausanne 2020 YOG was lit in Athens. It was then flown to Switzerland for a country-wide relay, before the Opening Ceremony of the Games on 9 January 2020. Donated by the YOGOC