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LeRoy Neiman: the Olympic painter

LeRoy Neiman was a showman and said that how he painted was just as important as what he painted. Neiman was easily identified on location, with his handlebar mustache, bright clothing and cigar in his mouth.

On Exhibit: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Torch

The Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch was inspired by the Sydney Opera House, the blue of the Pacific Ocean and the boomerang. Its three layers represented the earth, wind and fire.

On Exhibit: Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games Torch

The Atlanta 1996 Olympic Torch included 22 aluminum reeds, one for each modern Olympic Games, and traveled more than 15,000 miles and went into space during its Torch Relay.

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LeRoy Neiman: the Olympic painter

On Exhibit: Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Torch

On Exhibit: Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games Torch

Colorado Springs Olympic Museum has inspiration in its bones

U.S. Olympic Museum and Hall of Fame CEO Chris Liedel pumps the 2020 opening

Olympic Museum launches community donation program