The torch ceremony was a great success for Cornwall and
drew in large crowds at places such as Truro, Falmouth and St Austell, it gave
Cornwall a great opportunity and brought a sense of community spirit to its
small towns.
Sarah Harrington, 19, local resident of Falmouth said: “I
went and saw the Olympic torch in Falmouth on Saturday and it was really
amazing to see such an iconic part of the Olympics’ in our hometown. It went
past really quick but there was so many people and activities going on
surrounding the torch it made up for it.”
It is estimated around 40,000 people flooded the streets
of Falmouth to view the Olympic Torch. The torch arrived 20 minutes behind
schedule but the crowds were kept occupied by many events and performances such
as Falmouth’s very own marine band that played on the Moor for the thousands
who turned up.
Anissa Alane, 19, student, saw the torch in St Austell:
“It was such a lovely experience, it saw the whole of St Austell and Cornwall
coming together as a community. It’s something which could be enjoyed with
family and friends and it’s a once in a lifetime experience”
The torch relay will last 70 days with around 8,000
selected and gifted people carrying the torch across a total distance of about
8,000 miles. The official Olympic torch lighting ceremony took place on the 10th
of May 2012 at the Ancient home of the Olympic games in Olympia, Greece.
The torch is due to reach the Olympic Stadium in London
on the 27th of July to start the Olympic Celebrations and Games.
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