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Give someone you know their moment to shine

Give someone you know their moment to shine

With one year to go until the Olympic Flame arrives in the UK, London 2012 have launched the search for 8,000 Torchbearers to take part in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.

London 2012 are looking for amazing individuals whose personal stories will inspire millions of people as the 70-day Relay travels the length and breadth of the UK.

Together with the Presenting Partners Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung, London 2012 need you to help find the Torchbearers. To find out more about nominating someone you know log on to http://www.london2012.com/games/olympic-torch-relay/index.php

The Olympic Flame's journey

The Olympic Flame will come within one hour's journey of 95 per cent of the UK, spreading the excitement of the Games to everyone. The towns and cities that will host celebrations on each evening of the Torch Relay have now been announced, as well as daytime island visits.

It will arrive in Durham on Saturday June 16, 2012. To find out where else the Flame is going visit http://www.london2012.com/games/olympic-torch-relay/index.php

More locations along the route will be announced later in the year.