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Olympic relay: Bonington carries flame to Snowdon summit Olympic torch: Bonington takes flame to Snowdon summit
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Mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington has carried the Olympic torch to the summit of Snowdon during day 11 of the relay from Beaumaris to Chester.Mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington has carried the Olympic torch to the summit of Snowdon during day 11 of the relay from Beaumaris to Chester.
The flame travelled in a lantern on the Snowdon Mountain Railway before Bonington took the torch to the summit.The flame travelled in a lantern on the Snowdon Mountain Railway before Bonington took the torch to the summit.
"The honour of carrying this torch, and joining other torchbearers around the United Kingdom, the whole thing is wonderful," he said afterwards."The honour of carrying this torch, and joining other torchbearers around the United Kingdom, the whole thing is wonderful," he said afterwards.
Sir Chris, 77, began his climbing career on Snowdon 61 years ago.Sir Chris, 77, began his climbing career on Snowdon 61 years ago.
It is the highest mountain in Wales but a sizeable crowd had gathered around the trig point at the summit, 1,085m (3,650 feet) above sea level, to watch Sir Chris hold the flame aloft.It is the highest mountain in Wales but a sizeable crowd had gathered around the trig point at the summit, 1,085m (3,650 feet) above sea level, to watch Sir Chris hold the flame aloft.
And although he has spent many hours climbing it over the years, travelling on the narrow gauge, rack and pinion railway, which was constructed in the 1890s, ensured the occasion was a still a notable first for him.And although he has spent many hours climbing it over the years, travelling on the narrow gauge, rack and pinion railway, which was constructed in the 1890s, ensured the occasion was a still a notable first for him.
Before receiving the torch, he tweeted: "About to board train to Snowdon summit to carry Olympic torch on top. 1st time I've been there by train. Glorious day!!!!"Before receiving the torch, he tweeted: "About to board train to Snowdon summit to carry Olympic torch on top. 1st time I've been there by train. Glorious day!!!!"
Also carrying the flame during the day will be gymnast Beth Tweddle and jockey Jason Maguire, who will ride the final leg in Chester.Also carrying the flame during the day will be gymnast Beth Tweddle and jockey Jason Maguire, who will ride the final leg in Chester.
Maguire's entrance into The Roodee Racecourse on 2011 Chester Cup winner Overturn will signal the end of Tuesday's 79-mile journey, with the flame having been passed on by 125 torchbearers.Maguire's entrance into The Roodee Racecourse on 2011 Chester Cup winner Overturn will signal the end of Tuesday's 79-mile journey, with the flame having been passed on by 125 torchbearers.
The day began at Beaumaris Castle, with the first torchbearer Lorna Price carrying the torch on to a lifeboat for a 15-minute trip across the Menai Strait.The day began at Beaumaris Castle, with the first torchbearer Lorna Price carrying the torch on to a lifeboat for a 15-minute trip across the Menai Strait.
After her journey on RNLI Annette Mary Liddington she left the Isle of Anglesey along Telford's Menai Suspension Bridge - which was the first of its kind in the world when it was completed in 1826.After her journey on RNLI Annette Mary Liddington she left the Isle of Anglesey along Telford's Menai Suspension Bridge - which was the first of its kind in the world when it was completed in 1826.
On a day when the torch will utilise various forms of transport, it was taken by cable car up the Great Orme, the limestone headland on the Creuddyn Peninsula in Llandudno, after returning from the top of Snowdon.On a day when the torch will utilise various forms of transport, it was taken by cable car up the Great Orme, the limestone headland on the Creuddyn Peninsula in Llandudno, after returning from the top of Snowdon.
Later, at about 17:45 BST, the flame will reach the Welsh border at Saltney, where Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle will carry it.Later, at about 17:45 BST, the flame will reach the Welsh border at Saltney, where Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle will carry it.
On leaving Saltney, it will be escorted by actors playing Roman soldiers, who will join the convoy at the Old Dee Bridge to welcome it to Chester.On leaving Saltney, it will be escorted by actors playing Roman soldiers, who will join the convoy at the Old Dee Bridge to welcome it to Chester.
The escort is a tribute to the heritage of the city, which was founded as Deva Victrix in the year 79 by the Romans, who stayed until the 5th Century.The escort is a tribute to the heritage of the city, which was founded as Deva Victrix in the year 79 by the Romans, who stayed until the 5th Century.
"Gladiators" will stand at the Amphitheatre to greet the torch as it enters the city streets, and Canon Jane Brooke from Chester Cathedral is expected to meet torchbearers at its West Door."Gladiators" will stand at the Amphitheatre to greet the torch as it enters the city streets, and Canon Jane Brooke from Chester Cathedral is expected to meet torchbearers at its West Door.
Also among the day's torchbearers is 16-year-old Alex Staniforth, who is the youngest person to complete the Three Peaks Challenge solo, and Ian Powell, a 26-year-old wheelchair sports coach.Also among the day's torchbearers is 16-year-old Alex Staniforth, who is the youngest person to complete the Three Peaks Challenge solo, and Ian Powell, a 26-year-old wheelchair sports coach.
And in Hawarden, Vladimir Tolstoy, the great-great-grandson of Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, will carry the flame.And in Hawarden, Vladimir Tolstoy, the great-great-grandson of Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, will carry the flame.
The evening celebration at Chester includes performances from rock band Kids In Glass Houses and dance act Twist & Pulse, while world champion and Olympic rowing medallist Rebecca Romero will also be welcomed on stage.The evening celebration at Chester includes performances from rock band Kids In Glass Houses and dance act Twist & Pulse, while world champion and Olympic rowing medallist Rebecca Romero will also be welcomed on stage.
A total of 8,000 people will carry the flame on its 8,000 mile, 70-day journey around the UK to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on 27 July.A total of 8,000 people will carry the flame on its 8,000 mile, 70-day journey around the UK to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on 27 July.