London welcomes the Olympic Flame

During its time in the capital, the Olympic Flame will be carried by 982 Torchbearers and travel around 200 miles of the capital’s streets, taking in landmarks, community spaces and places to showcase London to the world.

Dame Kelly Holmes, who won 800m and 1500m gold at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games was the first Torchbearer in the capital in recognition of her success as athlete. She carried the Olympic Flame from Tower Wharf up on to the ramparts of the Tower of London.