Olympics National flag bearers

[Coldicote]

One thing still puzzles me about the TV parade of competitors following their respective National flags. Many flag bearers had someone to their right carrying a fairly large goldy copper coloured object in their arms. What was it - I didn't hear any comment or explanation?

[B00]

The copper cones, each became part of the Olympic flame.

[B00]

http://www.dailymail....e-carbon-neutral.html

[bibblebub]

explained in scowie's posting http://www.theanswerb.../Question1156026.html

[Duncer]

They were copper petals and they all came together to form a magnificent cauldron.

[Coldicote]

Thank you. I had heard of the copper petals, but hadn't imagined they would be so big that they would need a person to carry just one.