The design prevents the torch from getting warm to the touch and keeps the flame from bobbing down or making any contact with the torchbearer's arm. A built-in safety system extinguishes the torch if it is left on the ground or inverted. The Sydney Olympics torch is now reaching its final destination after the longest relay in Olympic history. More than 13,000 bearers have brought it from Athens to Sydney and the team of people who worked on its design and production over the last two years are sure to be watching proudly as the final torch is lit to open the games on September 15, 2000. About Blue Sky Founded in 1984 by Mark Armstrong and Cameron Robinson, Blue Sky Design is a multi-disciplinary design team comprised of industrial designers, graphic designers, environmental specialists, engineers and multimedia experts.
Clients range from local manufacturers to international corporations.
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