The Olympic Torch Run for the Games of the XVll Olympiad, Rome 1960

 

INFORMACIÓN GENERAL

El recorridoOlympia - Athens (runners), Athens - Piraeus, Piraeus - Siracusa (ship), Siracusa - Taranto - Naples - Via Appia - Rome (runners).
Comienzo12 August 1960 9.30 AM

Total de Antorchas

Final25 August 1960 5.50 PM

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Distancia (km)2750
Corredores1529

CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS

DetallesCaption: "Giochi della XVII Olympiade". The form of the torch was inspired by examples of ancient monuments.
CombustibleSpecial resins in capsulesColorBronze
Fabricante-Tamaño39.5 cm
ComposiciónBronzed aluminiumPeso580 g