1980_Summer_Olympics_torch_relay

1980 Summer Olympics torch relay

1980 Summer Olympics torch relay

Traditional Olympics torch relay during Summer Olympics 1980

The 1980 Summer Olympics torch relay was run from June 19, 1980 until July 19, 1980 prior to the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. The route covered around 5,000 kilometres (3,100 mi) and involved over 5,435 torchbearers. Basketball player and Olympic champion Sergei Belov lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony.[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Olympic Games 1980 Moscow". Olympic Games Museum. Olympic-museum.de. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
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