1992 Winter Olympics torch relay
Countries visited | Greece, France |
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Distance | 5,536 kilometres (3,440 mi) |
Torch bearers | 10,001 |
Start date | December 14, 1991 |
End date | February 8, 1992 |
Torch designer | Philippe Starck |
The 1992 Winter Olympics torch relay took part as part of the build-up to the 1992 Winter Olympics hosted in Albertville, France. The route covered around 5,536 kilometres (3,440 mi) and involved 5,500 . Michel Platini and François-Cyrille Grange lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony.
Torch
Designed by French artist, Philippe Starck. The torch resembles a horn of a bull or a flame (if turned upside down).[1]
Greek route
Date | Map |
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November 27 (Day 1): Olympia |
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French route
Date | Map |
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December 14 (Day 1): Paris |
References
- ^ "Avant les JO" (in French). www.effectif.org. Retrieved 25 August 2016.