1952 Summer Olympics torch relay
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The 1952 Summer Olympics torch relay was the symbolic transport of the Olympic flame from Olympia, Greece, to the venue of the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, where it featured as part of the opening ceremony.
Quick Facts Host city, Countries visited ...
Host city | Helsinki, Finland |
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Countries visited | Greece, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland |
Distance | 7,492 kilometres (4,655 mi) |
Torch bearers | 3,042 |
Start date | 25 June 1952 |
End date | 19 July 1952 |
Torch designer | Aukusti Tuhka |
No. of torches | 22 |
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