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Olympic torch: Sebastian Coe to carry 2012 flame Olympic torch: Sebastian Coe to carry 2012 flame
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Lord Coe is due to carry the Olympic torch through his home city of Sheffield on day 38 of the relay.Lord Coe is due to carry the Olympic torch through his home city of Sheffield on day 38 of the relay.
The London 2012 chairman is one of 142 torchbearers carrying the flame on its journey from Leeds to Sheffield.The London 2012 chairman is one of 142 torchbearers carrying the flame on its journey from Leeds to Sheffield.
The route will cover 76 miles as it leaves Leeds to travel south ending the day with celebrations at Barkers Pool, in the centre of Sheffield.The route will cover 76 miles as it leaves Leeds to travel south ending the day with celebrations at Barkers Pool, in the centre of Sheffield.
Among the early torchbearers on Monday was Steven Tomlinson, 15, the son of fundraiser Jane Tomlinson.Among the early torchbearers on Monday was Steven Tomlinson, 15, the son of fundraiser Jane Tomlinson.
He carried the torch in Beeston on behalf of his late mother, who died from cancer in 2007 at the age of 43. She carried the torch ahead of the 2004 Games in Athens and set up the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, which has raised more than £3m for charity.He carried the torch in Beeston on behalf of his late mother, who died from cancer in 2007 at the age of 43. She carried the torch ahead of the 2004 Games in Athens and set up the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, which has raised more than £3m for charity.
Throughout the day the relay travelled through Leeds, Huntslet, Beeston, Morley, Batley, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Ackworth, Lundwood, Barnsley, Darton and Kexbrough.Throughout the day the relay travelled through Leeds, Huntslet, Beeston, Morley, Batley, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Castleford, Pontefract, Ackworth, Lundwood, Barnsley, Darton and Kexbrough.
The flame will then travel to Chapeltown, Ecclesfield and Parson Cross before ending in Sheffield. It also travelled to Chapeltown, Ecclesfield and Parson Cross before heading to Sheffield.
During the afternoon two torchbearers will take the flame to the National Coal Mining Museum and to Sheffield Children's Hospital. During the morning the flame was taken to the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.
In the afternoon it will be taken to Sheffield Children's Hospital.
In Leeds there was a minor incident in which a woman stepped out in front of Romanian torchbearer Alexandra Dumitru and attempted to touch the torch.In Leeds there was a minor incident in which a woman stepped out in front of Romanian torchbearer Alexandra Dumitru and attempted to touch the torch.
She was pushed to the side by the Metropolitan Police torch security team officers.She was pushed to the side by the Metropolitan Police torch security team officers.
It later emerged she was Gilda Porcelli who owns and runs an Italian restaurant in Leeds city centre.It later emerged she was Gilda Porcelli who owns and runs an Italian restaurant in Leeds city centre.
She said she had been hoping to bring good luck to the Italian football team ahead of its clash with Germany in the Euro 2012 semi-finals on Thursday.She said she had been hoping to bring good luck to the Italian football team ahead of its clash with Germany in the Euro 2012 semi-finals on Thursday.
Simon Brown carried the flame in Morley. The former soldier was shot in the face while saving the lives of six of his colleagues in Iraq.Simon Brown carried the flame in Morley. The former soldier was shot in the face while saving the lives of six of his colleagues in Iraq.
After months of rehabilitation and dozens of operations to rebuild his face the 33-year-old now helps young people come to terms with their own loss of sight at St Dunstan's charity in Sheffield.After months of rehabilitation and dozens of operations to rebuild his face the 33-year-old now helps young people come to terms with their own loss of sight at St Dunstan's charity in Sheffield.
In Ackworth, Jack Mitchell was helped out of his wheelchair to walk with the torch.In Ackworth, Jack Mitchell was helped out of his wheelchair to walk with the torch.
The 19-year-old suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in 2010 and underwent life-saving surgery followed by 14 months in rehabilitation.The 19-year-old suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in 2010 and underwent life-saving surgery followed by 14 months in rehabilitation.
Crowds and the torch security team applauded Mr Mitchell as he made his slow but steady progress with the flame, helped by someone he knew.Crowds and the torch security team applauded Mr Mitchell as he made his slow but steady progress with the flame, helped by someone he knew.
Another torchbearer is Jono Lancaster who featured on BBC documentary Love Me Love My Face.Another torchbearer is Jono Lancaster who featured on BBC documentary Love Me Love My Face.
The 27-year-old, from Wakefield, was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a genetic disorder that affected the way his facial bones developed while he was in his mother's womb.The 27-year-old, from Wakefield, was born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a genetic disorder that affected the way his facial bones developed while he was in his mother's womb.
Doctors said he may not walk or talk and, only 36 hours after he was born, his parents gave him up for adoption.Doctors said he may not walk or talk and, only 36 hours after he was born, his parents gave him up for adoption.
Despite the odds, Jono has completed marathons, attended college and now works as a gym instructor. He said he is tired of people doubting him because of the way he looks.Despite the odds, Jono has completed marathons, attended college and now works as a gym instructor. He said he is tired of people doubting him because of the way he looks.
"I want to show the world I'm a regular guy living my life the way I want," he added."I want to show the world I'm a regular guy living my life the way I want," he added.
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Harry Crowther, 13, from Mirfield, also carried the torch through Wakefield.Harry Crowther, 13, from Mirfield, also carried the torch through Wakefield.
The teenager has Atypical Progeria Syndrome, a premature ageing disorder, which means he also suffers severe arthritic pain.The teenager has Atypical Progeria Syndrome, a premature ageing disorder, which means he also suffers severe arthritic pain.
His nomination said he is always cheerful and positive and is an "inspiration to everyone in his school and community".His nomination said he is always cheerful and positive and is an "inspiration to everyone in his school and community".
Handing the torch to Lord Coe on Monday evening is 1948 Olympian Robert Geldard.Handing the torch to Lord Coe on Monday evening is 1948 Olympian Robert Geldard.
The 85-year-old from Manchester won bronze in the men's cycling 4,000m team pursuit at the London Games.The 85-year-old from Manchester won bronze in the men's cycling 4,000m team pursuit at the London Games.
Dorothy Hyman, 71, who carried the flame in Lundwood, won a silver and two bronze medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome and 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo.Dorothy Hyman, 71, who carried the flame in Lundwood, won a silver and two bronze medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome and 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Evening celebrations at Barkers Pool include performances by hip hop and street dance company Rationale Productions, the Balbir Singh Dance Company and local band The Fuse.Evening celebrations at Barkers Pool include performances by hip hop and street dance company Rationale Productions, the Balbir Singh Dance Company and local band The Fuse.
Sunday saw football legend Sir Bobby Charlton carry the torch past Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium.Sunday saw football legend Sir Bobby Charlton carry the torch past Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium.
BMX world champion winner Shanaze Reade was the day's first torchbearer and she started the relay at Salford's Media City, home to the BBC's offices.BMX world champion winner Shanaze Reade was the day's first torchbearer and she started the relay at Salford's Media City, home to the BBC's offices.
A total of 8,000 people will carry the flame during its 8,000 mile, 70-day journey to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London on 27 July.A total of 8,000 people will carry the flame during its 8,000 mile, 70-day journey to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London on 27 July.