Dorothy Hyman, 71, from Barnsley is carrying Flame in Lundwood. Dorothy represented GB at two Olympic Games Rome and Tokyo , winning a silver and two bronzes at a time when women from Barnsley were rarely given the opportunity to take part in organised sport, let alone at such a high level. As well as her achievements at the Olympics, Dorothy also won 8 European and Commonwealth medals and was Sports Personality of the Year in Dorothy has been the very embodiment of the Olympic spirit in Barnsley, and has worked tirelessly in the community to give others the benefit of her experience and expertise.
Andrew Sellars, 41, from Wakefield, will carry the Flame in Ackworth. He was nominated through the LOCOG public nomination campaign for the way that he has not let his blindness stop him from living life to the full. He not only plays golf but also raises funds to help continue the efforts of the English Blind Golf Association, which is a life line to men and women who have lost their sight through illness and accidents.
The achievements Andrew has made are numerous, winning all manner of events, including Disabled Sportsman of the Year and being Order of Merit Champion for England. Robert Geldard, 85, from Manchester, will carry the Flame in Sheffield.
Robert is an inspirational Olympian having competed in the Olympic Games which was the first Games after World War II, with very little support or resource to do so.
Robert will pass the Flame to Sebastian Coe. Sebastian Coe will carry the Flame in Sheffield. Even though his family faced a loss beyond comprehension, Mishina-san worked even harder to take care of the guests and employees at the hotel. Mishina-san is an example of the humility and team spirit that is Japan. Dorothy Hyman, 71, from Barnsley is carrying Flame in Lundwood.
Dorothy represented GB at two Olympic Games Rome and Tokyo , winning a silver and two bronzes at a time when women from Barnsley were rarely given the opportunity to take part in organised sport, let alone at such a high level. As well as her achievements at the Olympics, Dorothy also won 8 European and Commonwealth medals and was Sports Personality of the Year in Dorothy has been the very embodiment of the Olympic spirit in Barnsley, and has worked tirelessly in the community to give others the benefit of her experience and expertise.
Andrew Sellars, 41, from Wakefield, will carry the Flame in Ackworth. He was nominated through the LOCOG public nomination campaign for the way that he has not let his blindness stop him from living life to the full. He not only plays golf but also raises funds to help continue the efforts of the English Blind Golf Association, which is a life line to men and women who have lost their sight through illness and accidents. The achievements Andrew has made are numerous, winning all manner of events, including Disabled Sportsman of the Year and being Order of Merit Champion for England.
Robert Geldard, 85, from Manchester, will carry the Flame in Sheffield. Robert is an inspirational Olympian having competed in the Olympic Games which was the first Games after World War II, with very little support or resource to do so. Robert will pass the Flame to Sebastian Coe. If you continue on this website you will be providing your consent to our use of these.
You can see our cookies and learn how to manage them. Find out more. We would like to apologise to anyone who came to see the Olympic torch on Sunday if they had their view impaired by the guard of honour. The original intention was for the second torchbearer to take the torch around the ground so that it could be easily viewed by all who attended. During the week relay the torch will be carried by 8, torchbearers and will travel about 8, miles. Shopping arcade route for flame.
Olympic torch destined for Leeds. In Pictures: the Victoria Quarter. BBC - London Olympics. Steven Tomlinson, pictured with his mother in , will carry the torch.
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