London to welcome Olympic Torch in 2008

The Torch Relay route covers 22 cities from around the globe, mainland China and the top of the world - Mt Qomolangma.

The Torch will arrive in London from St Petersburg on 6 April 2008 before continuing on to Paris.

Thousands of people lined the streets when London welcomed the Torch in 2004.

Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee, said: "The Torch Relay is a symbol that invites everyone to the Beijing Games and we look forward to welcoming it to London.

"The Torch was a great success when it was last in London in 2004, and I was lucky enough to run a leg with it.

"It was a fabulous experience and I look forward to running with it again. This is a major milestone for us because the London Games will follow Beijing."

26 April 2007

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