Iconic 1960 Winter Olympics Torch Fetching Large Bids at Auction

Palisades Tahoe, CA, (formerly known as Squaw Valley) was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. 64 years later, a California state employee who was responsible for the safety of the torch runners, is auctioning off the iconic torch used at the games.The 1960 Winter Olympics torch.Courtesy Ingrid O'NeilBidding ends on July 18th, and the current highest bid is $137,500, as of Monday, July 8th, 2024. There have been 9 bids so far. The item is listed as the "incredibly rare, highly sought-after