Athens 2004

Olympic Games Athens 2004 Official Torch

Slender aluminum and olive wood torch designed inspired by the olive tree leaf. Two-tone aspect of wood and metal depicts the two-sides of the olive leaf. Emblem of the Games on upper portion of the metal. 26.8" inches high.

Designer: Andreas Varotsos
Manufacturer: GA & L Harrington

Fuel: Gas

The Athens Olympic torch, designed in the shape of an olive leaf, was intended to be the bearer of peace. The olive tree, as the sacred tree of the Mediterranean people and the ancient symbol of the Athens, evokes peace and freedom.

Start date: March 25, 2004, Olympia, Greece
End date: August 13, 2004, Olympic Stadium, Athens Greece
First Torchbearer: Kostas Gatsioudis
Last Torchbearer: Nikolaos Kaklamanakis
Number of Torchbearers: 11,300
Relay length: 3,728 miles