2012 Summer Olympics torch relay

Host cityLondon, United Kingdom
Countries visitedGreece, United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
Distance12,800 km (8,000 miles)
Torchbearers8,000
Start date10 May 2012
End date27 July 2012
Torch designerEdward Barber and Jay Osgerby

The 2012 Summer Olympics torch relay was run from 19 May until 27 July, prior to the London 2012 Summer Olympics. The torch bearer selection process was announced on 18 May 2011.

As well as touring the United Kingdom the schedule included the three crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, and also the Republic of Ireland.

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