When was the first torch relay organised? What are the strangest routes the Olympic flame has taken? This document provides this kind of information, as well as the key facts and figures concerning the torch relay.

When was the first torch relay organised? What are the strangest routes the Olympic flame has taken? This document provides this kind of information, as well as the key facts and figures concerning the torch relay.

What is the difference between the flame, the torch and the relay? Is the flame for the Winter Games the same as that for the Summer Games? What do you know about the journey of the Olympic flame and the design of the various torches used for the Games? This document offers a simple and didactic explanation.

What is the difference between the flame, the torch and the relay? Is the flame for the Winter Games the same as that for the Summer Games? What do you know about the journey of the Olympic flame and the design of the various torches used for the Games? This document offers a simple and didactic explanation.

The torch and its relay are closely linked to the Olympic Games. They announce their arrival, allowing everyone to share the Olympic spirit and to get to know the host country better. This document presents, for each edition of the Summer Games, all the facts and figures on the torch, its design and technical characteristics; and information on the various aspects of the relay, such as duration, torchbearers, route and some anecdotes from its journey.