The postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics marks a uniquely singular moment in Olympic history. Unlike the Summer and Winter Games of 1916, 1940, and 1944, the Tokyo Games have not been canceled, but rather rescheduled, a significant occasion that serves to place greater focus on the Olympiad’s rich 124-year record. In celebration of Games past, RR Auction’s forthcoming Olympic Memorabilia auction will offer over 150 rare and historic artifacts commemorating the resolve and spirit of the enduring Olympic tradition. Representing over a century of competition, our curated selection is replete with Olympic torches, winner's medals, and ephemera such as posters, pins, and tickets, with highlighted lots including gold winner’s medals from the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics and the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics, the elusive relay torch from the Oslo 1952 Games, and a rare prototype torch from the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympics.
