Offered here is a used Olympic torch from the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, one that united North and South Korean athletes under one Korean flag (at least for 17 days). It is constructed of a white metal exterior shell with gold-colored metal interior, measuring 27.5″ in length and 3.25″ at its widest point, designed and manufactured by Young-se Kim, Inno Design / Groupe Hanhwa. At the top, the exterior shell is divided into five vertical branches to form a pentagonal shape, representing the sporting passion and spirit that unites the five Olympic continents (Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia). A colorful raised PyeongChang 2018 emblem decorates the body of the torch, and the handle is printed with golden stars.
The white and gold colors used in the design represent the snow and ice of the Winter Games, as well as the Olympic flame, and correspond with the color scheme of the PyeongChang relay. The 700 millimeter length of the torch represents the altitude of PyeongChang, which lies 700 meters above sea level. The torch is specially designed so that the flame can burn continuously despite inclement weather. It generates an air tunnel that sends more oxygen to the flame, and a pentagonal hole at the bottom of the torch allows water to drain.
The flame-lighting ceremony for the 2018 Games was held in Olympia, Greece, on October 24, 2017, and from there the Olympic flame was carried to Pyrgos. The flame arrived on Korean soil in Incheon on November 1st, to commence the 101-day relay toward PyeongChang Olympic Stadium, where the Olympic cauldron was ultimately lit on February 9, 2018. This example shows signs of combustion near the flame opening at top, but otherwise has light handling and displays very nicely. Comes complete with its black velvet drawstring carrying bag and original brown presentation case (shaped like a thick poster tube) equipped with a leather handle.