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2006 Olympics Torch Torino Sold

The 2006 Winter Olympic Games were hosted in Torino, Italy and brought together 2,508 athletes from 80 countries. Albania, Ethiopia and Madagascar participated in the Olympics for the first time. The 2006 Olympic Torch Relay traveled through Greece, Italy, Vatican City, San Marino, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland and France with just over 10,500 torchbearers. Skiing champion Stefania Belmondo was the last torchbearer who lit the cauldron which was the tallest cauldron in Olympic history standing 57 meters tall.

We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions sold two torches from the 2006 Torino Games. Please see details below:

Olympic Torch From the 2006 Torino Winter Games

Olympic relay torch from the 2006 Winter Olympics. The Torch Relay tradition began in 1928, and transports a spark from the parent flame in Olympia, Greece to the host city in time for the opening ceremonies, in this case Torino. Designed and manufactured by Pininfarina, the torch is meant to resemble a ski pole, an alpenstock and a mountain peak with the 12 holes representing the Mole Antonelliana. The torch bears the Torino logo with the Olympic rings and is made of aluminum, steel, copper and techno-polymers, with a special surface paint that withstands high temperatures. Measures 31″ long and 4.5″ wide at longest point. Torch was not used during the Relay. Near fine condition. Sold for $1,488.

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Olympic Torch Used in 2006 Torino Winter Games — With Original Display Stand

Olympic relay torch used in the 2006 Winter Olympics, with its original stand for display. The Torch Relay tradition began in 1928, and transports a spark from the parent flame in Olympia, Greece to the host city in time for the opening ceremonies, in this case Torino. Designed and manufactured by Pininfarina, the torch is meant to resemble a ski pole, an alpenstock and a mountain peak with the 12 holes representing the Mole Antonelliana. The torch bears the Torino logo with the Olympic rings and is made of aluminum, steel, copper and techno-polymers, with a special surface paint that withstands high temperatures. Torch is labeled “96” with sticker on handle and marker on bottom. Comes with original metal Pininfarina torch stand labeled, “XX Giochi Olimpici Invernali / Tornio 2006″ and original cloth case. Torch measures 30″ and weighs 4 lbs. 2 oz. Stand measures 8.75” in diameter. Blackening around top of torch from use, overall very good condition. Sold for $1,015.

The following are some additional Olympic items we sold:

Bronze Medal From the 1992 Summer Olympics, Held in Barcelona, Spain

Bronze medal from the XXV Olympiad, won at the Olympic games in Barcelona, Spain in 1992. Medal, designed by the sculptor Xavier Corbero, features a smaller medal slightly off-center upon the larger portion of the medal. Medal features an image of the goddess of victory with “XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992″ on obverse, and the official logo of the 1992 games borne to verso. Measures 70 mm or 2.75” in diameter. Weighs 228 grams or 8 oz. Near fine. Sold for $5,125.

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Olympic Torch From the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Games — Inscribed With Olympic Motto

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. Sold for $3,049.

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