Olympic torch: Swimming star Sharron Davies joins relay (title - 24 May 2012)
Summary
An article covering the relay of the Olympic flame and its route through the UK. Sharron Davies will be one of the 119 bearers of today’s 99 mile route. Not only sports legends but also war veterans and other notables will carry the torch from Gloucester to Worcester. Part of the route will be travelled by train and different festivities such as a performance by a 1000- strong choir will take place along the route. In total 8000 persons will carry the flame over a total of 8000 miles. The relay will take 70 days and will end with the opening of the Olympic games on 27 July.
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A nice tradition kept alive! What I think is admirable is that the flame is not only carried by former Olympians but also by other people who contributed in one way or another to the well being of the country, making the Olympic games and its traditions something for everyone. The idea behind the games of connecting countries through sports in this way also works on a national level unifying Britain through sports.
Nice to watch the journey of the Torchrelay all those enthusiasticpeople. The fact that the bearers are not only ahtletes, but also common people makes it even more special I had never seen this before with other Olympics, perhaps because Beiing is toofar from us, but it is good to see that the old tradition is still alive
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