![]() The London 2012 Games are the most gender equal in Olympic history. Both ceremonies are estimated to attract an audience of 4 billion worldwide. The closing ceremony marks the end of the Games with the extinguishing of the flame on August 12. 26 sports will feature in over 302 events. On July 27, the Games begin with the opening ceremony, kick starting two weeks of the world’s toughest sporting competition. Torchbearers were selected by public nomination as 'inspirational' members of the community. During its relay of Britain the Olympic torch has travelled over 8,000 miles– that’s twice the width of the USA - and has passed through over 1,000 cities and towns. In the capable hands of 8,000 lucky people, the triangular torch has been on the move for 70 days.
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