London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Highlights Week 1

Picture of Special moments from Week 1 of the Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic torch is lit by an actress dressed as the High Priestess using a parabolic mirror to reflect the rays of the sun.

 David Beckham holds the Olympic Flame as it arrives at RNAS Culdrose near Helston on May 18, 2012 in Cornwall, England.

Ben Ainslie holds the Olympic torch and waves to the crowd before he begins the first leg between Land's End and Sennon.

Local schoolchildren line the streets of Chippenham waving Union Jack flags as they support the Olympic Torch Relay.

 Ben Fogle takes the Olympic flame in a lamp on a hot air balloon ride at the Eden Project.

 Zara Phillips carries the Olympic Flame at the end of Day 5 at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Torchbearer Judith Gaden carries the Olympic Flame on a canal boat along the River Tone through Taunton. 

Torchbearer Christopher Stokes carries the Olympic Flame by train on the Torch Relay between Cleobury Mortimer and Bewdley. 

Torchbearer Nadine Struijk carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg between Abergavenny and Brynmawr. 


 

London 2012: Olympic torch relay route map, street-by-street

Over 8,000 people will carry the Olympic torch around the UK after it starts its journey at 7AM on Saturday at Land's End in Cornwall.

Click the link to  find to see how close to comes to your home or office.

The Highest Olympic Medals Holder Opportunity for Michael Phelps

Soviet Gymnast Larisa Latynina (1956-64) is the name of athlete who wins the highest 18 medals in Olympic game history. She won 9 gold medals, 5 silver medals & 4 bronze medals over her Olympic career. Michael Phelps (American Swimmer) is the second highest athlete who has already won 16 medals including 14 gold medals in Olympic Games. Michael Phelps has announced London Olympic 2012 will be his last Olympic game participation. Michael Phelps may know the golden is waiting for him to hold the highest Olympic medals holder records. Best of Luck for Michael Phelps from his lots of fan. Wish Michael Phelps will be the owner of the highest Olympic medals holder.