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The London 2012 Olympic torch! . This power point will tell you about the Olympic torch history and the modern torch relay. . All about the Olympic torch. .
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This power point will tell you about the Olympic torch history and the modern torch relay.
All about the Olympic torch. The Olympic flame or torch is a symbol of the Olympics. Each 4 years the high priestess lights the torch, but the sun lights the flame.
Torch history • The Olympic torch first started in Greece. The torch and relay were important elements of the ancient Greece Olympics. Then the torch was handed over to the new host city at another ceremony in the Panathenaiko stadium in Athens.
Torch bearers There will be 8,000 torch bearers The age is 8-84 Torch bearers wear uniform. Look
The torches • 2012 Britain
Torch ceremony • The torch was lit on 9th May 2012
the torch facts • The torch can go under water for a certain amount of time. • The torch was made especially for the Olympic games. • The torch is made of bronze.
Thank you for watching our PowerPoint about the Olympic torch Created by George (Year 5) Presented by George, Jade, Hope, Connor