November 2009

 

November 2009 

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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.

 


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