NickP Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Who do you think would be the best choice to light the Olympic flame at the start of the games in London; and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 This is a great, yet very difficult question and I have no answer.I keep thinking about well known people, but most are so flawed that I wouldn't want them doing it. In fact, I think that there should be a draw to do it. All the young british athletes who are too young to participate in the 2012 Olympics and who have won national gold medals in their chosen sport should be put into the draw and one selected like that. That's what I would like to happen. OR Peter Mandelson, dressed in a Prince of Darkness suit, as it would amuse me no end. I daresay neither will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Trunk Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 As this flame will have cost eleven billion pounds to get lit, I only hope they don't let it go out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I would have thought the Queen should light it, she launches great ships and is head of Great Britain otherwise someone like Steve Redgrave who is a legend in Olympics and it would be an honour for the country to bestow on him for his achievements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I think Steve Redgrave would be an excellent choice. My other thought is Claire Lomas , who managed to complete the London marathon after 16 days of effort and courage in a 'bionic suit', with somebody directly behind her each step of the way to catch or steady her when necessary. She managed to raise about £90,000 for research into spinal injuries. I think that the qualities she has shown, such as huge courage and endurance embody the spirit of the Olympic Games.http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/london/woman-denied-medal-by-london-marathon-organisers-gets-15-from-public-7722070.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 It would actually make a nice change if they didn't wheel out Steve Redgrave again. He seems to have become the default Olympian for every occasion.If pushed, I'd quite fancy seeing Chris Hoy do it. I doubt they'll ask the Queen.....it's up a lot of steps, and I can't see her in a track suit sprinting up the steps with the torch at her age.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Prince Harry with a flare gun from an Apache gunship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Haven't you heard, 'elf & safety' have declared it too hazardous to run with a lighted torch so they are faking it with bits of red ribbon to simulate flames.The environmentalists had a hand in it too, all that unnecessary pollution you see.At any rate I won't be watching one second of it and the sooner it's all over the happier I'll be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I have deleted a post from this thread which contravened the forum code of conduct. Please keep to the original point of the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Since the OP asked for the best choice IMO it has to be Sir Steve Redgrave even if he is a little over-exposed Olympics wise. He is after all an outstanding olympian and with gold medals in 5 OGs has set a record that will be hard to equal let alone beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 After the stupidity of one member of this forum I tried to keep out of this discussion, so thanks Betty for a bit of common. But as I asked the original question I feel I should offer my suggestion; and to be quite honest I'm a bit stumped, however I think that Garden Girl has it right and I would back Claire Lomas for all the reasons stated by GG. As for poor old Ano, looks like a couple of weeks purgatory for you mate, as it will be very difficult to get away from it. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 [quote user="NickP"]After the stupidity of one member of this forum I tried to keep out of this discussion, so thanks Betty for a bit of common. But as I asked the original question I feel I should offer my suggestion; and to be quite honest I'm a bit stumped, however I think that Garden Girl has it right and I would back Claire Lomas for all the reasons stated by GG. As for poor old Ano, looks like a couple of weeks purgatory for you mate, as it will be very difficult to get away from it. [:D][/quote]I can remember the Olympic Games in London in 1948, my hero of the games was Emil Zatopek who won the 10,000 metres.Frankly without using google I haven't the faintest idea who Claire Lomas is or what sport she participates in; so I must accept your opinion.Not that the choice bothers me very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 [quote user="NickP"]As for poor old Ano, looks like a couple of weeks purgatory for you mate, as it will be very difficult to get away from it. [:D][/quote]And don't I just know it [:'(]Tried to convince 'er indoors that a fortnights scuba diving in the Maldives with my German pal would save my sanity but no go unfortunately. Since retiring I've been reclassified from a financial asset to a drain on resources [:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 [quote user="Val_2"]I would have thought the Queen should light it, she launches great ships and is head of Great Britain otherwise someone like Steve Redgrave who is a legend in Olympics and it would be an honour for the country to bestow on him for his achievements.[/quote]Sir Steve has a few golds at the olympics (5) (few more elsewhere) but that was as part of a team.Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson on the other hand has 11 golds at olympic level on her own. Only problem is they didn't design the ceremony around a paralympian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 [quote user="pachapapa"][quote user="NickP"]After the stupidity of one member of this forum I tried to keep out of this discussion, so thanks Betty for a bit of common. But as I asked the original question I feel I should offer my suggestion; and to be quite honest I'm a bit stumped, however I think that Garden Girl has it right and I would back Claire Lomas for all the reasons stated by GG. As for poor old Ano, looks like a couple of weeks purgatory for you mate, as it will be very difficult to get away from it. [:D][/quote]I can remember the Olympic Games in London in 1948, my hero of the games was Emil Zatopek who won the 10,000 metres.Frankly without using google I haven't the faintest idea who Claire Lomas is or what sport she participates in; so I must accept your opinion.Not that the choice bothers me very much.[/quote]Claire Lomas is a severly handicapped person who manage to complete the London Marathon after 16 days raising substantial mney for research into spinal injuries. Emil Zatopek went on to win 3 gold medals at the Helsinki OG in 1952 successfully defending his 10,000 metre title and also winning the 5,000 metres and the the marathon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 [quote user="pachapapa"] [quote user="NickP"]After the stupidity of one member of this forum I tried to keep out of this discussion, so thanks Betty for a bit of common. But as I asked the original question I feel I should offer my suggestion; and to be quite honest I'm a bit stumped, however I think that Garden Girl has it right and I would back Claire Lomas for all the reasons stated by GG. As for poor old Ano, looks like a couple of weeks purgatory for you mate, as it will be very difficult to get away from it. [:D][/quote]I can remember the Olympic Games in London in 1948, my hero of the games was Emil Zatopek who won the 10,000 metres.Frankly without using google I haven't the faintest idea who Claire Lomas is or what sport she participates in; so I must accept your opinion.Not that the choice bothers me very much.[/quote]Claire Lomas is a severly handicapped person who manage to complete the London Marathon after 16 days raising substantial mney for research into spinal injuries. Emil Zatopek went on to win 3 gold medals at the Helsinki OG in 1952 successfully defending his 10,000 metre title and also winning the 5,000 metres and the marathon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Sam Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 [quote user="Rabbie"]Claire Lomas is a severly handicapped person who manage to complete the London Marathon after 16 days raising substantial mney for research into spinal injuries.[/quote]Not forgetting that prior to entering the London Marathon, she had to raise something like £30k to pay for the robotic legs that allowed her to compete.An exceptional woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 What'd be quite interesting is to ask who we think it WILL be...I'd probably add David Beckham to the list of likely candidates. I'm not saying it's a good thing, but I just have a feeling.....And, as it's a jubilee thingy, there's a whole host of Royals who might get called in. Princess Anne is a possible. William is another - or Harry.Again, not saying it's a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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