How does the Paris Olympic super flame work?

For the first time, the opening event of the Olympic Games It was held outside a stadium, with the River Seine as the main stage. However, what really captured the world’s attention was the innovative Olympic flame, which paid homage to French history while also looking to the future.

A design that defies tradition

Mathieu Lehanneur, the creator of the Olympic cauldron, was inspired by the Montgolfier brothersFrench pioneers of hot air balloons. The result is a creation unique in the history of the Olympic Games: a flame that rises into the air.

The cauldron, which is 30 metres high, rises another 30 metres at night, reaching an impressive 60 metres above the ground. At its base, a ring measuring 7 metres in diameter symbolises fraternity, one of the fundamental values ​​of the French Republic.

Cutting-edge technology for a sustainable flame

What makes this Olympic flame truly revolutionary is its 100% electric operation. Instead of fossil fuels, the flame uses a combination of light and water to create a stunning, environmentally friendly effect:

• 40 LED lights illuminate a cloud of Steam.
• 200 high pressure nozzles produce the smoke effect
• A electricity it’s at water are supplied from the ground to the balloon structure.

This innovation, developed in collaboration with EDFrepresents a significant step towards a more sustainable Olympic Games.

A symbol of light and unity

Luc Remontchairman and chief executive of EDF, described the feat as an “electric revolution.” Lehanneur said the cauldron represents “light, magic and unity,” acting as “a beacon at night and a sun within reach during the day.”

The Paris 2024 Olympic flame not only illuminates the Games, it also points the way towards a more sustainable and innovative future for the Olympic movement.

Via News Agencies