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**Flatlytaize** · 07-29-2012, 12:09 AM

I agree that this was ingenious.

The whole torch relay was so beautifully done, with a leisurely progression throughout the realm. The combination of people, from sports heroes to just folks, was perfectly in the Olympic spirit. I know Michelle got into the mix because she works with one of the sponsors, but I love that she and the other participating skaters got to take a turn. She represented the U.S. very well.

At the end, I'm so glad Muhammad Ali was involved with the in-stadium ceremony. I wonder how they decided to give him that honor. I realize he has a gold medal (from Rome, I think), but he's not one of the giants of Olympic history in comparison to some others. What extra aspect of his achievements did the planners take into consideration?

07-29-2012, 12:09 AM	#15
Flatlytaize Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	I agree that this was ingenious. The whole torch relay was so beautifully done, with a leisurely progression throughout the realm. The combination of people, from sports heroes to just folks, was perfectly in the Olympic spirit. I know Michelle got into the mix because she works with one of the sponsors, but I love that she and the other participating skaters got to take a turn. She represented the U.S. very well. At the end, I'm so glad Muhammad Ali was involved with the in-stadium ceremony. I wonder how they decided to give him that honor. I realize he has a gold medal (from Rome, I think), but he's not one of the giants of Olympic history in comparison to some others. What extra aspect of his achievements did the planners take into consideration?
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