2010 Torch Parade

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From the left – Gary Lunn, Federal Minister of Sport; Gordon Campbell, BC Premier and John Furlong, CEO Vancouver Organizing Committee.

The Torch on Skis

The only segment where the Torch was carried on skis occurred on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at the Canmore Nordic Centre around 4:30 pm. A total of twenty skiers of all ages on skis each carried the Torch for about 100 metres. The following are some photos of the event.

The Flame is transferred to the Nordic Centre
(Dan Roycroft photo)
The Flame transfer up close
(Dan Roycroft Photo)
Skiers lined up to carry the Flame
( Jean Bristow photo)
Oldest Flame carrier – 1968 Winter Olympian
(Dan Roycroft photo)
The Flame on course
(Jean Bristow photo)
The 2010 excitement builds
(Dan Roycroft photo)