Olympic torch relay runner for London 2012 tour of Britain holding torch in Haverfordwest 127994_Olympics 2012
Torch relay The Olympics torch relay runs from 19 May – 27 July 2012, prior to the games. Plans for the relay were developed in 2010–11, with the torch bearer selection process announced on 18 May 2011. The Olympic Torch arrived on flight BA2012 on 18 May 2012 from Greece. The relay lasted 70 days, with 66 evening celebrations, six island visits with about 8,000 people carrying the torch a distance of about 8,000 miles (12,800 km), starting from Land's End in Cornwall. The torch had one day outside of the United Kingdom when it visited Dublin on June 6. The relay is focusing on: National Heritage Sites, locations and venues with sporting significance, key sporting events, schools registered with the Get Set School Network, green spaces and biodiversity, Live Sites (city locations with large screens), festivals and other events.
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Location: Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire Wales
Photo credit: © Daniel Valla FRPS / Alamy / Afripics
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