2006 Winter Olympics torch relay
Today, 2006 Winter Olympics torch relay is a topic that has become increasingly relevant in various areas of society. From politics to science, through culture and technology, 2006 Winter Olympics torch relay has become a point of interest for researchers, experts and the general public. With an impact that reaches globally, 2006 Winter Olympics torch relay has generated debates, studies and even social movements around its implications and consequences. In this article, we will explore the role of 2006 Winter Olympics torch relay in today's society, analyzing its importance, its challenges and the possible solutions that have been proposed in this regard.
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| Host city | Turin, Italy |
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| Countries visited | Greece, Vatican City, Malta, San Marino, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy |
| Distance | 11,300 kilometres (7,000 mi) |
| Torchbearers | 10,001 |
| Start date | December 8, 2005 |
| End date | February 10, 2006 |
| Torch designer | Pininfarina |
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The 2006 Winter Olympics torch relay took part as part of the build-up to the 2006 Winter Olympics hosted in Turin, 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.[1] It is criticized for being too heavy at 1.97 kg (4.3 lb).[2]
Route in Greece
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November 29
November 30
December 1
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December 3
December 4
December 5
December 7
December 8
Route in Italy
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8 December (day 1): Rome 9 December (day 2): Rome |
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11 December (day 4): Perugia |
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12 December (day 5): Siena 13 December (day 6): Livorno December 14 (day 7): Florence |
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December 21 (day 14): Ragusa |
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December 27 (day 18): Reggio Calabria |
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December 30 (day 21): Potenza |
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December 31 (day 22): Naples |
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January 1, 2006 (day 23): Frosinone |
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January 2 (day 24): Benevento |
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January 3 (day 25): Taranto |
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January 7 (day 29): Campobasso |
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January 10 (day 32): Ancona |
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January 11 (day 33): Arezzo |
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January 12 (day 35): Rimini |
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January 15 (day 38): Mantua |
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January 18 (day 41): Trieste |
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January 23 (day 46): Trento |
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January 26 (day 49): Cortina d'Ampezzo |
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January 27 (day 50): Merano |
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February 1 (day 55): Savona |
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February 2 (day 56): Cuneo |
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February 6 (day 60): Albertville |
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February 7 (day 61): Aosta |
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February 8 (day 62): Venaria Reale |
References
- ^ "Olympic torch". Pininfarina. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- ^ "Olympic torch too heavy for athletes". The Guardian. 1 January 2006. Retrieved 1 January 2006.