Ceremonial object - Olympic Relay Torch - Sydney 2000, c. 2000

Historical information

The 2000 Summer Olympics was held in Sydney, Australia. The torch relay was the transferral of the Olympic Flame to Sydney, Australia and this was also part of the build up to the Games. The torch travelled to several island nations in Oceania before beginning an extensive journey around Australia. This included many regional areas including across the Glenelg Shire.

Physical description

Metal torch. Three layered design. White, blue, silver. White outer layer has the Sydney 2000 Olympic emblem on it with the five Olympic Rings. The inner layer is the only layer which is fully complete tear drop shape. Inside is a gas torch.

Inscriptions & markings

Sydney 2000 emblem on both sides of white layter

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