Highly appealing pairing of official torches used during the relays of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Both are constructed of a white metal exterior shell, with the Olympic torch bearing a gold-colored metal interior and accents, and the Paralympics torch featuring a bronze-colored metal interior and accents. Both torches measure 27.5″ in length and 3.25″ at their widest point and were designed and manufactured by Young-se Kim, Inno Design / Groupe Hanhwa. At their tops, their exterior shells are divided into five vertical branches to form a pentagonal shape, representing the sporting passion and spirit that unites the five Olympic continents (Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia). The bodies of each torch boast a raised emblem of their respective games, and their handles are printed with either golden or bronze stars; the bottom of the Paralympics handle bears an affixed label numbered “205-004." Both torches bear evidence of onetime exposure to the Olympic flame, and the bottom of the Olympics torch handle has some adhesive residue. The 700-millimeter length of the torches represents the altitude of PyeongChang, which lies 700 meters above sea level. The torches are specially designed so that the flame can burn continuously despite inclement weather; they do this by generating an air tunnel that sends more oxygen to the flame, and a pentagonal hole at the bottom of each torch allows water to drain. Both are completed by their velvet drawstring bags and attractive matching carrying tubes, which bear slight wear and creases. An ideal and stunning set of Olympic torches commemorating the first Korean Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
