2012 -- London Olympic Games

In 2012 for Britain, I consider the most important thing is the London 2012 Olympic Games, and from the Olympic Games beginning just has 73 days. Around the world, people all extremely concern for this Olympic Games. Consequently, I will talk about some  London 2012 Olympic Games' information before beginning.

First of all, let me talk about the flame of London 2012 Olympic Games. As we know, before each Olympic Games begin, there will be lit the flame and torch relay. In the London Olympic Games, the flame was lit by the sun in Ancient Olympia, on 10 May 2012. Then, the Torch Relay of London Olympic Games will star in Creece and on 18 May 2012.

Then, I will talk about the design of the London Olympic Games’ torch represent. The torch stands 800mm high and weighs 800 grams. The torch is made up of  aluminum alloy and it is easy to hold triangular-shaped. The "3" design of torch was inspired by the history of Olympic Games and  Olympic Movement's vision. It implies respect, excellence and friendship of Olympic values, and it also means  faster, higher, stronger of the Olympic motto. At the same time, due  to the Britain has hosted 1908 and 1948 Olympic Games, this is the third to hosted the Olympic Games, so it also stand for these three times Olympic Games. It has perforated by 8,000 circles on the surface of torch, and it represent 8,000 people will carry the torch across the UK and take 70 days to reach the Olympic Stadium. It is a clever design.

For this clever design was devised by east Londoners Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. The first torch bearer in the UK is the most successful Olympic sailor -- Ben Ainslie. He won gold medals in Sailing at the Beijing 2008, Athens 2004 and Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

In the London 2012 Paralympic also will use this torch to relay. It will begin in London on 24 August 2012. Then, Greater Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh will light a flame at special Flame Lighting events. Simultaneously, these city will have particular method of lighting.

 

In addition to the torch, it also has other desigen for this Olympic Games -- the London Olympic Games and Paralympic mascots,  Wenlock and Mandeville. The Wenlock is implies commemorate the Wenrock Olympic Games. The name of Mandeville was inspired by Stoke Mandeville of Buckinghamshire.

Resources:

http://www.london2012.com/