Hometown | Age |
|---|---|
Glasgow | 17 |
Carrying the Flame through | |
Carrying the Flame on | |

Ryan McLaughlin is an amazing young teenager who created the shine on Scotland campaign and is leading the worldwide war against multiple sclerosis. He has won many awards including a pride of Britain award and just recently voted in in Britain`s top 100 people by the Independent on Sunday -Happy list. His own passion is taekwondo, his mother was a European champion before being struck down by Multiple Sclerosis. Ryan currently holds several titles including world champion, European champion, Scottish champion and 5 times Scottish champion but sadly his association is not included in the Olympic games. Ryan is a perfect candidate to carry the Olympic torch he represents everything that is great about Britain and is an exemplary sportsman.