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Michel Platini, the last
torchbearer, Albertville 1992

For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, the torch of the 1992 Albertville Winter Games was entirely created by a designer, the world famous Philippe Starck, well known for the design of popular objects, such as furniture, toothbrushes and kitchen utensils.

He created a sculptured torch for the Albertville Games using a shape that is reoccurring in his work. 5,500 runners carried the torch through France to reach Albertville on 8th February, 1992.

5,500 runners carried the torch through France to reach Albertville on 8th February, 1992.

• The torch of Albertville 1992