The Olympic Flame travels 102.13 miles, carried by 117 inspirational
Torchbearers, into Wales with an evening celebration taking place in
Coopers Field, Cardiff. The Flame will visit a number of iconic landmarks including the Elgar
statue at the start in Worcester, Cardiff Castle and the Millennium
Stadium, Cardiff where the Flame will be carried by rugby hero Sam
Warburton who currently plays rugby for the Cardiff Blues.
The
last Torchbearer of the day Melanie Stephenson, 24 from Cardiff who was
nominated through the Coca-Cola Future Flames programme, will light a
celebration cauldron on stage at the event which will enable the Olympic
Flame to be seen by the audience. Melanie was selected for her success
in sport and voluntary work despite her Type 1 Diabetes.
The
evening celebration will feature a variety of entertainment staged by
LOCOG and the three Presenting Partners of the London 2012 Olympic Torch
Relay - Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung. This celebration is one of
Coca-Cola’s Special City Celebrations and they will provide
entertainment from Cardiff born Kids in Glass Houses, Emeli Sande and
You Me At Six.
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