Ove Karlsson (sports journalist) teams. In 1986 (age 42), he was a founding member of SOF (Sveriges Olympiahistorikers Förening, the Swedish Society of Olympic Historians), and its secretary from 1986 to 1988 (age 42 to 44). In 1991 (age 47), he was a founding member of the ISOH (International Society of Olympic Historians). He wrote articles for the ISOH's "Journal of Olympic History" (formerly "Citius, Altius, Fortius"), especially the obituaries of Olympians. In 2004 (age 60), he became officer of the ISOH, on the 2004–2008 Executive Committee. In 1994 (age 50), he was a founding president of the SIHSS (Swedish Ice hockey Historical and
1984 Summer Olympics torch relay a brass finish and leather handle that gave it an antique look, was long and weighed . Etched on the ring of the torch were the words of the Olympic motto ("Citius, Altius, Fortius") with the Olympic rings between each word. They were manufactured by Turner Industries and each one was numbered. During an 800-mile trial run the original design of the torch was found to be flawed. The valve was found to be recessed too deeply inside the bowl of the torch and was extinguished too easily. The type of propane and the valve used for its release were