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The 2000 Summer Olympics were hosted in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and had the participation of 10,651 athletes from 199 countries. After the Olympic flame was lit in Greece the it traveled around 12 countries and territories of Oceania including Guam, Palau, Cook Islands and Samoa. About 11,000 torchbearers from Australia and 1,500 from Oceania participated in the relay and the cauldron at the opening ceremony was lit by sprinter Cathy Freeman.

Below is a recent realized price for a 2000 Sydney Olympics torch. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:

2000 Sydney Olympics Torch. Sold for Over $1,500.

Nate D. Sanders Auctions has sold the following Olympic memorabilia:

Olympic Torch Used in the 1968 Grenoble Winter Games — The Scarcest of All Olympic Torches, With Only 33 Produced

Olympic relay torch used in the 1968 Winter Games in Grenoble, France, one of only 33 produced by the Societe Technique d’Equipement et de Fournitures Industrielle (STEFI), the scarcest of all Olympic torches. The Torch Relay tradition began in 1928, and transports a spark – ignited by the sun using a parabolic mirror, from the parent flame in Olympia, Greece to the host city in time for the Opening Ceremonies. In this case, the flame was carried by over 5,000 torchbearers, ending at Grenoble on 6 February 1968 to launch the Games. Copper plate torch features a crenellated design at top, resembling the Olympic flame and also serving as its wind shield. The long handle segues to the top portion that holds the burner, distinguished by a silver plate featuring the official emblem of the Games designed by Roger Excoffonan. Torch measures 30” long and 3.75” wide at top. Burning apparatus is no longer present, as is often the case, and torch has only one silver plate rather than three. Small dent at bottom of handle. Remnants of soot from its use during the Games. One of the finest Olympic torches offered for sale, part of a select group of 33, all individually manufactured before mass production of Olympic torches became standard. Displays beautifully. Sold for $178,500.

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Olympic Torch Used in the 1968 Grenoble Winter Games — The Scarcest of All Olympic Torches, With Only 33 Produced. Click to enlarge.

Silver Olympic Medal From the 1920 Summer Olympics, Held in Antwerp, Belgium

One of only 400 silver medals from the VII Olympiad, won at the games in Antwerp, Belgium in 1920. Medal bears Josue Dupon’s design of an Olympic athlete, inscribed ”VII Olympiade” on obverse and ”Anvers MCMXX” on reverse. Measures 2.5” in diameter and weighs 88 grams or just over 3 ounces. Near fine condition. Sold for $12,500.

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Silver Olympic Medal From the 1920 Summer Olympics, Held in Antwerp, Belgium. Click to enlarge.

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Olympic Torch From the Famed 1936 Summer Olympic Games Held in Berlin — Very Few Torches From the 1936 Games Remain

Rare Olympic torch from the 1936 Summer Olympics held in Berlin, Germany while the country was under Nazi rule. This was the first year the Olympic torch relay was held, with the torch traveling from Olympia, Greece through Europe, ultimately arriving at Olympic stadium in Berlin. Because of the stainless steel shortage in the upcoming war, very few of these torches still remain, as all stainless steel was required to be melted down to create weapons. Manufactured by Krupp, torch features an engraving of the cities through which it traveled, as well as the five Olympic rings, held in the talons of the German coat of arms. Contains a circular top where the component allowing it to be lit would be attached. Measures 10.75” tall, with the circular top measuring 6” in diameter. Light scratching, else near fine. Sold for $11,794.

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Olympic Torch From the Famed 1936 Summer Olympic Games Held in Berlin. Click to enlarge.

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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Olympic Torch From the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Games — Inscribed With Olympic Motto. Click to enlarge.

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