Evolution of the Olympic Torches

August 4, 2008 · Filed Under Sports 
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Olympic fever is here again, the New York Times has a neat collection of Olympic torches from 1936 to the Beijing Olympic 2008 torch.



The modern Olympic Games have become as much a global contest among designers and architects as among athletes. Each Olympics is expected to produce a logo, a signature building — and a characteristic torch that symbolizes local tradition and national character. Below, a design history of the Olympic torch from 1936 to the present day.

I have to admit that the Sydney Olympic 2000 torch is my favorite. Minimalist, simple and meaningful.

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