Official 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics torch, constructed of recycled aluminum and colored resin, measuring 27″ in length and 3.5″ at its widest point, designed by Sao Paulo studio Chelles & Hayashi and manufactured by Recam Laser. The torch features a white body that automatically expands upon being lit to reveal multicolored segments drawn from the hues of the Brazilian flag, representing the natural wonders surrounding the host city. The Rio Olympic emblem also adorns the top. Includes the original brown carrying bag, tube, and a custom-made display stand featuring details of the Rio relay itinerary and a map. This torch was used during the Greek leg of the relay, which began in Olympia on April 21 and lasted for one week. After a brief stop in Switzerland, the Olympic flame arrived in Brazil on May 3 and will visit over three hundred of the nation’s towns and cities. The relay will conclude when the last torchbearer lights the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony at Maracana Stadium on August 5 to officially begin the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. An exceedingly rare opportunity to own an Olympic torch prior to the conclusion of the relay.
