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here is a 2016 Rio Summer Olympics torch used in the flame relay. The
following, referenced from a July 9, 2015 DisegnoDaily.com article, goes
into detail on the design, aesthetics and relay from the Rio Games:
“São
Paulo-based Chelles & Hayashi designed the 2016 Olympic torch with
an introduction of moving components: when the torch is ignited, five
segments automatically expand vertically to reveal brightly colored
resin sections, each symbolizing a different natural element. The torch
is made from two materials: recycled aluminum and resin. It measures
63.5 cm when contracted and 69 cm when expanded, and weighs around 1.5
lbs. As well as representing the colors of the Brazilian flag, each of
the resin segments symbolize natural elements native to Brazil. The
segments start with a deep, dark blue which represents the ‘floor’, its
wavy shape inspired by the curvature of Copacabana’s shoreline, and then
graduates to a lighter blue representing the sea, then green for
Brazil’s mountains and valleys and, finally, the yellow of the sun. The
torch features a grip embellished with a triangular pattern to aid the
torchbearers handle during the relay. The triangular design also
represents the three professed values of the Olympics: friendship,
respect and excellence. The flame will be carried by 12,000 torchbearers
through 300 towns and cities in Brazil, a journey that lasts 100 days
and culminates on August 5, 2016 at the Olympic opening ceremonies in
Rio de Janeiro.”
The torch shows obvious use with significant darkening near from the flame opening at the top. Other than that it remains in excellent shape. It comes with its brown carrying bag housed inside its original brown presentation tube branded with the Rio Games emblem. (Note: these boxes are
difficult to close with the spring design of the torch.)