The 1996 Olympic Yachting Cauldron was lit with the original Olympic flame from Olympia, Greece, at the Savannah Opening Ceremony on July 20, 1996, and burned throughout the Centennial Olympic Games in Savannah, Georgia, site of the Olympic yachting events. Its five fluted columns on round bases represent the five Olympic rings, and the fluted slice of a classic column symbolizes Olympic Greek heritage. Its six sails represent the Olympic yachting events, and the copper flame replaces a billowing real flame. This legacy to the Olympic spirit was made possible by The Savannah Foundation and The City of Savannah with support from Artis Ashore '96, Savannah Electric, Savannah Sailing Center, and Savannah Olympic Support Council, and it was dedicated August 8, 1996, created by Georgia artist Ivan Bailey.

Photo: Mike Stroud

Photo: Mike Stroud

Photo: Mike Stroud

Photo: Mike Stroud

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