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This book consists of articles from Wikia or other free sources online. Pages: 49. Chapters: Athens 2004, Atlanta 1996, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Moscow 1980, Paralympic sports, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 Torch, Atlanta 1996 Logos, Atlanta 1996 Torch, Beijing 2008 Mascots, Beijing 2008 Torch, Lisa Dobriskey, Torch Relay at Beijing 2008, Countries Competing at London 2012, Cultural Olympiad 2012, Events at London 2012, Heptathlon 2012, LOCOG, London's Games, London 2012 Ceremonies, London 2012 Logos, London 2012 Mascots, London 2012 Torch, London 2012 Torch Relay, London Lodging, London Nightlife, London Restaurants, London Sightseeing, London Transportation, Olympics Wiki Presents, Schedule by Sport for London 2012, Schedule for London 2012, Sports at London 2012, Tickets for London 2012, Transportation 2012, Venues for London 2012, David Weir, Sarah Storey, Wheelchair Tennis, Athens 2004, Barcelona 1992, Beijing 2008, Berlin 1936, Helsinki 1952, Intercalculated games 1906, London 1948, Los Angeles 1932, Los Angeles 1984, Melbourne 1956, Montreal 1976, Munich 1972, Paris 1900, Paris 1924, Rome 1960, Seoul 1988, Switzerland, Sydney 2000, Tokyo 1964. Excerpt: Bidding Process Official Logo Related Links Banners from Athens 2004 The torch weighs 700 grams and is 68 centimeters long. It's made of metal (magnesium) and wood (olive tree) in their natural colors. Bidding Process Official Logo Add a photo to this gallery The torch used at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta was modeled to look like the most ancient of torches, a bundle of reeds bound by twine. The design stirred a bit of controversy, however, when it was pointed out that the torch also resembled a fasces, the symbol of fascism. Bidding Process Official Logo The official mascots for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing are five little friends called the Fuwa. The official mascot of the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing is a cow named Fu Niu Lele. The Fuwa (Chinese: pinyin: Fuwa; literally...
