Staff and students of the University of Surrey get ready to carry the Olympic flame as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch relay
Friday 20 July 2012
Selected students and staff from the University of Surrey are celebrating today (20 March) as it was announced that a trio of Torchbearers have been chosen to represent the University as part of Samsung’s nomination programme for the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
In addition to its global search for the world’s unsung heroes, Samsung, a presenting partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay teamed up with 31 university partners across the UK last year to create this unique Torchbearer nomination programme. Selecting from staff, students and the community around the university, the programme aimed to find individuals who always go the extra mile and was designed to reflect the core value of the Olympic movement and the rich heritage of each institution – helping Samsung achieve its ambition of making London 2012 Everyone’s Olympic Games.
The three lucky Torchbearers, Lisa Roberts, Becky Robinson and Sophia Neofytou will each carry the Olympic Flame through Guildford as it travels on its 70 day journey before the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Lisa Roberts comments: "I am absolutely thrilled to be representing the University of Surrey as an Olympic torchbearer. 2012 is our "Celebrate Surrey" year at the University and I feel so proud to have been nominated to be part of this once in a lifetime Olympic experience."
The university representatives make up part of the 8,000 Torchbearers who will carry the Olympic Flame across the UK. Starting in Land’s End on 19th May 2012, the Olympic Flame’s journey will reach more than 1000 cities, towns and villages across the UK, with 95% of the UK population being within one hour’s distance of this historic event. The Olympic Flame will be travelling through the streets of Guildford from 20th July 2012, with local street celebrations taking place along the route. The Olympic Flame will finish its epic route and arrive at the Olympic Stadium in London on 27th July 2012 to mark the start of the Olympic Games. For the full Olympic Torch Relay route, click here and to learn more about some of Samsung’s other successful Torchbearers visit www.samsung.com/uk/london2012
To view the Olympic Torch Relay route animation please visit: http://www.london2012.com/videos/2011/olympic-torch-relay-route-animation.php
