Timeline of the 2010 Olympic Torch
Just like the careers of many athletes, the 2010 Olympic Torch began with a dream. The vision: to make an iconic image that represents our vast country and our warm, friendly people. From idea to sketch to model to prototype to reality, here’s how the 2010 Olympic Torch, designed and manufactured by Bombardier, came together over the past year and a half.
Torch Timeline
| November 2007 | Project begins with VANOC and Bombardier meetings |
| December 2007 | Creative brainstorming and idea generation |
| December 2007 – February 2008 | Discovery sessions and testing of Torino 2006 Olympic Torch |
| March 2008 – April 2008 | Shortlisting initial designs |
| April 2008 | Presentation to VANOC on concepts |
| May 2008 – September 2008 | Development of mechanical design |
| October 2008 | Development of functional model |
| December 2008 | Laboratory testing of torch model |
January 2009
| Development of prototype |
| February 12, 2009 | 2010 Olympic Torch introduced to the world |
| March 2009 – May 2009 | Manufacture of 2010 Olympic Torches |
October 2009
| 2010 Olympic Torch Relay presented by Coca-Cola and RBC |
