2012 Summer Olympics torch relay
The 2012 Summer Olympics torch relay was run from 19 May until 27 July, prior to the London 2012 Summer Olympics. The torch bearer selection process was announced on 18 May 2011.
| Host city | London, United Kingdom |
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| Countries visited | Greece, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man |
| Distance | 12,800 km (8,000 miles) |
| Torch bearers | 8,000 |
| Start date | 10 May 2012 |
| End date | 27 July 2012 |
| Torch designer | Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby |
As well as touring the United Kingdom the schedule included the three crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, and also the Republic of Ireland.
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