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Mississippi State and the city of Starkville this week celebrated receiving an authentic Olympic torch used in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. 91传媒 President Mark E. Keenum, left, and Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill, right, also were presented an Olympic medallion and plaque for their dedication to displaying the historic keepsake, a symbol of unity which 91传媒 and Starkville share through their successful town-and-gown relationship. Additionally, four Olympians received the medallion: 91传媒鈥檚 Marco Arop; Isaiah Jewett who trains with Arop; and 91传媒鈥檚 Curtis Thompson and Ilana Izquierdo. After making a full state tour, the torch will be available for viewing in Starkville鈥檚 City Hall for one year, with dates announced at a later time. The event was made possible by Coca-Cola and local distributor Clark Beverage Company, a longtime university supporter.