Torchbearers

The Olympic Torch made an epic relay around the whole of the United Kingdom before arriving at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July.

Among the torchbearers were 53 inspirational people nominated by Sport England for the commitment to grassroots sport. These unsung heroes ran a leg of the relay for every day that it was in England in celebration of their huge contributions to sport.

From setting up Devon’s first disability cricket team to running a football club for two decades that kept countless young people out of gangs, these people demonstrate the impact sports volunteers can have on communities.

From 16-year-olds to an 81-year-old who is the heart of his local bowls club, each torchbearer has selflessly given their time to both disabled and non-disabled sports.

Find more on each of our torchbearers and to read their inspirational stories