Talk:2012 Summer Olympics torch relay

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Runners
How about a section on runners - presumably some have been announced, like the chap from Eastenders... I'm not sure listing all 800 is necessary though! Paulbrock (talk) 20:40, 19 January 2012 (UTC) I agree! 2008 torch relay had the information of torchbearers, and it'd be really good to have it here, too. tropicalia115 —Preceding undated comment added 20:38, 10 July 2012 (UTC)

Greek leg of torch relay
According to London 2012 site, the torch lighting ceremony begins on 10 May, at the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia. How come there is no mention of this? Also the article has maps for the UK routes, but nothing showing the Greek-leg. Wesley ☀  Mouse  18:41, 4 May 2012 (UTC)


 * The article starts: The 2012 Summer Olympics torch relay is in progress, running from 19 May – 27 July 2012, prior to the 2012 Summer Olympics. The torch bearer selection process was announced on 18 May 2011.


 * But the next section then starts like this: The traditional lighting ceremony took place on 10 May 2012 at the Temple of Hera, Olympia, home of the Ancient Olympic Games. The torch relay travelled around Greece, and arriving at the Panathinaiko Stadium, in Athens on 17 May for the handover ceremony.


 * So, the torch relay started on 10 May actually. The first date is for the UK part only.


 * And, what is the reason for the torch only going through 3 countries (counting UK as one)? Previous two went in over 20 countries. 82.141.125.80 (talk) 05:57, 10 July 2012 (UTC)

Goons
Who're the security goons accompanying the torch? They were seen on TV bundling someone into a hedge (in a manner which would get any normal citizen charged with assault) and don't seem to be remotely identifiable or accountable. Are they plain clothes Police or private thugs? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 81.155.147.126 (talk) 12:25, 19 May 2012 (UTC)
 * Those "goons" as you put it, are the Torch Security Team, and are there to protect the torch bearers from the general public. During the Beijing 2008 torch relay, some torch bearers where attacked from protesters and they attempted to snatch the torch out of the bearers hands.   Wesley  ☀  Mouse  12:37, 19 May 2012 (UTC)
 * Goons is too kind for them; scum might be better. I've just seen a video of them assaulting a young lad on a bike and almost dragging him under a car just because he veered slightly into the so-called "security bubble". They are a heavy handed bunch of morons. The police in the UK are institutionally stupid. Is the incident worth a mention in the article? I think it might be. Northern Arrow (talk) 17:13, 17 July 2012 (UTC)
 * They're from G4S, formerly Group 4, an organisation not known for being terribly good. G7mzh (talk) 19:18, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
 * No they're not - they're from the Metropolitan Police. Another organisation not known for being terribly good, granted. 86.5.254.174 (talk) 17:31, 18 August 2012 (UTC)

Controversy over commercial involvement
To ensure balance, someone may like to include details of the stories at:


 * Adidas’s torchbearers share a common story
 * London 2012: torchbearers picked by sponsors keep flame of commerce alive
 * Olympic torch ban for Stoke-on-Trent athlete James Taylor
 * The tainting of the torch: Sponsors pick two bosses to carry the Olympic flame... but local boy is dropped
 * Photo: the ‘torch kiss’ of two retail bosses

and to adjust the picture caption relating to the latter. Andy Mabbett ( Pigsonthewing ); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 22:11, 17 June 2012 (UTC)

Sale of torches
Could we please have something about the sale of torches to bearers; the infamous eBay auction of the first, and the discussion over whether profiting from such sales is in keeping with the Olympic spirit? Andy Mabbett ( Pigsonthewing ); Talk to Andy; Andy's edits 22:18, 17 June 2012 (UTC)

Odd...
No mention of the fact that the IOC nixed the international leg of the tour due to fears of a repeat of the protests that plagued the '08 relay? --SchutteGod (talk) 02:43, 19 July 2012 (UTC)
 * They never planned to do that for this relay. The IOC said about it for future relays. violet/riga [talk] 09:50, 10 August 2012 (UTC)

EastEnders
Shouldn't we mention tonight's appearance in EastEnders? Not sure which section would be appropriate though. Paul MacDermott (talk) 22:23, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
 * I feel it should be mentioned, yes. – anemone projectors – 09:47, 10 August 2012 (UTC)

No mention of the Olympic torch passing through Barnsley!!! 2.126.167.74 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 22:51, 17 August 2012 (UTC)

Celebrities
Can someone write up a section (with citations) on the various celebrities who participated in the relay. I know of Matt Smith (Doctor Who), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter), Patrick Stewart (Star Trek and the RSC), and the leads from Absolutely Fabulous, as well as David Beckham, but I'm sure there are others.Acroyear (talk) 21:53, 28 July 2012 (UTC)
 * Jenni Falconer and Perry Fenwick are two more who spring to mind, but I know there were several others. I'm wondering about a category relating to this topic. We could call it something like 2012 Summer Olympics torch runners or something like that. Any thoughts? Paul MacDermott (talk) 18:42, 29 July 2012 (UTC)
 * And here's the website if anyone wants to trawl their way through the 8000-odd names. :) Paul MacDermott (talk) 19:01, 29 July 2012 (UTC)


 * I've created Category:Torch bearers at the 2012 Summer Olympics and added about 50 or so following a Google search. A good start, but if anybody knows of others then feel free to add them. Paul MacDermott (talk) 23:05, 29 July 2012 (UTC)

The Real Relay
Surely something should be included about the "Real Relay", a charity event where 2,000 people carried their own baton over the full 7,377 miles, following the "official" flaming torch, but received virtually no publicity.

See http://endurancelife.com/RealRelay/ and http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18947762. G7mzh (talk) 19:22, 10 August 2012 (UTC)


 * Oops - I've just seen it's got its own page. Sorry pardon. I'll add a link to the article. G7mzh (talk) 19:25, 10 August 2012 (UTC)

London 2012 Logo
I notice at the head of the page the logo for the torch relay is the same one used for the games themselfs but there was a special golden flame version which was specialy used for the torch relay so is it possible if someone could upload this logo and add it onto the page please. Thanks (MOTORAL1987 (talk) 20:47, 14 August 2012 (UTC))

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