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Olympic Torch from the 1984 Los Angeles summer games, inscribed with the Olympic motto: ''Citius, Altius, Fortius'' (Faster, Deeper, More). These games are best remembered for Carl Lewis winning four gold medals and Mary Lou Retton becoming an American sensation by capturing the gymnastics all-around competition. Torch is constructed of spun aluminum with an antique brass finish and light grey leather handle. Wrapped around the top bowl along with three brass bands, is an image of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where track and field events were held. The center band reads: ''Games of the XXXIIIrd Olympiad / Los Angeles 1984''. Metal which caps the end of the handle bears an LAOOC 1983 copyright stamp and is also marked ''Turner Ind., Inc. / Irwindale, CA.'' Torch burns wind-resistant propane lasting up to 50 minutes. Measures 22'' and weighs two pounds, four ounces. From the Ken Kragen Collection. Light dings to upper portion and light wear to leather, else fine.
Olympic Torch From the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Games -- Inscribed With Olympic Motto
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