Look Who’s Running
The Olympic Torch Relay is underway with 12,000 people having been selected to bear the torch for part of its 45,000-kilometre journey from coast to coast to coast. Here are a few of the celebrities who will help get the flame to Vancouver. Go to www.vancouver2010.com and click on “Torch Relay” to get specific relay routes and times.
By Ingrid Randoja
Lori Kane
November 21, 2009
Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Day 23
LPGA golfer and Order of Canada recipient Kane proudly carries the flame in her hometown.
Karen Kain
December 17, 2009
Toronto, Ont.
Day 49
The National Ballet’s Artistic Director trades in her pointe shoes for running shoes to participate in the relay.
Marc and Craig Kielburger
December 17, 2009
Toronto, Ont.
Day 49
The benevolent brothers and human-rights activists will carry the torch in Hogtown.
Shania Twain
January 1, 2010
Timmins, Ont.
Day 64
Look for hometown gal Twain to finish the Timmins leg of the relay
at Fred Salvador Field, where she’ll run the final 300 metres to the
stage and light a cauldron similar to those used at the Olympic Games.
Stephen Ames
January 19, 2010
Calgary, Alta.
Day 82
Although born in Trinidad, PGA golfer Ames now proudly calls Calgary
home, and relishes the opportunity to run a portion of Calgary’s relay
leg.
Steve Nash
February 11, 2010
Vancouver, B.C.
Day 105
The Phoenix Suns all-star who grew up in Victoria, B.C., takes a break from his b-ball sked to carry the torch in Vancouver.
Catriona Le May Doan
February 11, 2010
Vancouver, B.C.
Day 105
Olympian and two-time gold medalist in speed skating, Le May Doan should have no trouble running her leg.