1984 Summer Olympics torch relay
The 1984 Summer Olympics torch relay was run from May 8 until July 28, prior to the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The route covered around 15,000 kilometers (9,300 mi) across the United States and involved over 3,600 torchbearers. Rafer Johnson lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony, becoming the first black athlete in history to do so. The Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee (LAOOC) tasked Burson-Marsteller, the public relations agency of AT&T, with the organization of the relay. The Youth Legacy Kilometer pioneered the idea of runners being nominated by the public.
| Host city | Los Angeles, United States |
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| Countries visited | Greece, United States |
| Distance | ~15,000 kilometers (9,300 mi) |
| Torch bearers | 3,636 |
| Start date | May 8, 1984 |
| End date | July 28, 1984 |
| Torch designer | Newhart, Turner Industries |
| No. of torches | 4,500 |
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The torch relay saw many firsts, including people from all over the country participating and raising millions of dollars that were donated to charities.
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