It is not uncommon for the Olympic flame to be accidentally or deliberately extinguished during the course of the torch relay (and on at least one occasion the cauldron itself has gone out during the Games). ... When a torch goes out, it is re-lit (or another torch is lit) from one of the backup sources.

Does the Olympic torch get extinguished?

TOKYO, Japan — The Olympic flame has been extinguished, officially marking the end of a pandemic-delayed and heavily restricted Tokyo Games after an exhausting, enlightening and sometimes enraging run. The closing ceremony was held in a Covid-emptied stadium, though athletes were still able to gather on the field.

How many times has the Olympic fire gone out?

The flame has gone out at least 44 times, according to the Moscow Times. A torch relay spokesman told Reuters the number of flameouts was within the normal range of error, comparing it to incidents during the Beijing and London torch relays. The spokesman did not say how many times the flame went out.