Torch and Cauldron

Torch

The shape of the torch comes from the middle flame of the official emblem. Once pulled out, the flame was given tapered sides to further represent a growing flame. The torch is made out of an orange shiny iron. Iron was chosen as the material to represent the major export of Australia: iron ores. Engraved on the side of the Olympic torch is the official emblem for these games.

Cauldron

The cauldron is made out of iron and is coated in gold paint. Three flames join to hold up the bowel of the cauldron where the Olympic fire burns. These three metal flames represent the three flames in the official emblem. The height of the cauldron is 2032 cm (around 67 feet) to commemorate the year of these Olympics. It will be lit by placing the Olympic torch at the bottom of the sides of the Olympic cauldron, and then the flames will run up all three sides to light the bowel of the cauldron.