Where is the Utah Olympic torch?
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Friday afternoon, the torch Tippets and his team built was officially put on display. It was moved from the south side of Rice-Eccles Stadium because of the end-zone expansion and placed in a brand-new plaza on the south side of the stadium.
Where is the 2002 Olympic torch?
United States
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2002 Winter Olympics torch relay/Location
Who lit the torch in Salt Lake?
On 8 February 2002, at the Opening Ceremony, for the first time in Olympic history, an entire team, the winning US men’s ice hockey team from the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, lit the Olympic cauldron.
What is a 2000 Olympic torch worth?
around $2500
The torch is now roughly worth around $2500. “I’m never going to sell mine,” Mr Smith said. For those wanting to get their hands on a Sydney 2000 torch they have hit online marketplaces and auction rooms in record numbers.
How much is a 1996 Olympic torch worth?
It’s unclear what this replica torch from the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games would be worth, but torches used on the 1996 route have value, despite their abundance. About 17,000 torches were made, and today, they sell for around $1,500.
What happened to the Salt Lake City Olympic Stadium?
The Olympic Medals Plaza was located on the corner of South Temple and 300 West (block 85) in downtown Salt Lake City, within the Olympic Square. It was one of a few completely temporary venues, which was removed following the completion of both the 2002 Winter Olympics and 2002 Winter Paralympics.
Who lit the 2002 Olympic torch?
People who have lit the Olympic cauldron
| Games | Location | Lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer | Sydney | Cathy Freeman |
| 2002 Winter | Salt Lake City | The 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team |
| 2004 Summer | Athens | Nikolaos Kaklamanakis |
| 2006 Winter | Turin | Stefania Belmondo |
Who lit the Olympic torch in 2002?