Alex Baumann

"Certainly to run up to the stage was exhilarating. Something I'll never forget. I never really realized how much the torch relay could unite Canadians. It makes me proud because, ultimately, on Feb. 12, I think our team is ready and our country is behind our athletes."

 

More than 40 people carried the torch starting in Onaping Saturday morning and ending on Regent Street in Sudbury. Rocks!! member Ian Harris got his opportunity in Chelmsford and Running Room Run Club member Thomas McGibbon went further afield to Elliot Lake to be part of the historic event. Ian writes about his experience:

Rocks!! member, Ian Harris in Chelmsford

Hi, my name is Ian Harris, one of the newest members of The Sudbury Rocks Running Group. On January 2nd I had the great honour of carrying the Olympic Torch as it passed through this area. My group consisted of eight torchbearers, two in Onaping, three in Dowling, and three in Chelmsford. The scene was electric, everyone in the Olympic spirit. I was the last runner in Chelmsford . I was wearing a picture of a girl named Kelly Scheuer over my heart in memory of her. She passed away in 1989 from cancer. Words cannot describe the feeling when my torch was lit. I was overcome with emotion. Only running 300 meters seemed like a kilometer. After we were done, as cold as it was that day I made my way down to Tom Davies Square and to the end of the route on Paris Street. One of the most memorable things for me that day will be the almost 200 people that asked to have their picture taken with the torch, many of them small children. I was more than happy to share my part in history with everyone. This will be a day that I will remember and cherish forever. Thanks.

 

To see the complete list of Torch Bearers go to:

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