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Carrying the Olympic torch is an unforgettable experience, and to have the chance to do this, you need to contact the Organising Committee for the Games (OCOG). The OCOG is responsible for the torch relay. For the next Games: Paris 2024 official website. Milano Cortina 2026 official website.
- Paris 2024 - The Torch Bearers - Olympics.com
There were various options for selection for the Olympic...
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- Paris 2024 - The Torch Bearers - Olympics.com
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There were various options for selection for the Olympic Torch Relay: nomination by a peer, call for candidates, selection in a draw or by a jury, and direct appointments. The Paralympic torchbearers were selected directly by Paris 2024 and its ecosystem.
The torch, which will carry the Olympic and Paralympic flame, was designed by French designer Mathieu Lehanneur. It's 70 centimetres tall, with a width of 3.5 centimetres at each end, widening up to 10 centimetres in the center. It weighs 1.5 kilos and is made of recycled steel.
Of the 11,000 Torchbearers (10,000 for the Olympic Torch Relay and 1,000 for the Paralympic Torch Relay), 80% have today received confirmation that they will be carrying the Torch on one of the two. The final identities will be revealed between now and April.
Olympic Torch Relay preview: full route, key events and how to watch the Marseille arrival live
Apr 16, 2024 · Boats will carry the torch to islands like Martinique and French Polynesia. A complete list of stops is found on the Olympics website and the relay will be live-streamed. It will take 68 days...