Start date December 8, 2005 | Torch bearers 10,001 End date February 10, 2006 | |
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Countries visited Greece, Vatican City, Malta, San Marino, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy Distance 11,300 kilometres (7,000 mi) | ||
The 2006 Winter Olympics torch relay took part as part of the build-up to the 2006 Winter Olympics hosted in Torino, Italy. The route covered around 11,300 kilometres (7,000 mi) and involved 10,001. Stefania Belmondo lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony.
Torch
The torch was a modern interpretation of the traditional wooden torch, in which it is the metal that seems to catch fire and burn. The flame envelops the body of the torch rather than exiting from a hole on the top, like earlier torches. A dynamic, innovative shape was created to develop this concept, which recalls the tip of a ski but also the building that is a symbol of Turin, the Mole Antonelliana. It is criticized for being too heavy at 1.97 kg (4.3 lb).
References
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