Olympic Torch bearers IP...:-D

[loobyloo6]

The 2012 Olympic torch headed this way today passing through Blackburn then Accrington on it's way to Manchester this afternoon..managed to catch up with two of the torch bearers this morning, Both born in Spain, Alicia Alcalda and Zenon Ordonez Carcar...had a pic taken with Alicia and even managed to get hold of the torch she carried....Just had to get them to sign an autograph..first names only mind but a little piece of history in time. Well Happy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zenon Ordonez Carcar

Hometown Age
Andosilla 44
Carrying the Flame through
Blackburn
Carrying the Flame on
23 June 2012
Zenon's nomination story
I've been a sports lover since childhood, and I've been a runner for
the last ten years. I became a member of the 360 RIOJA RUNNERS club
two and a half years ago, with whom we take part in different races,
but the one that stands out par excellence for me, is the BEHOBIA-SAN
SEBASTIAN half-marathon. This year will be my third time as a
participant. The first one was very special, but the one I feel most
proud of is the second time, as I was able to coach my workmate Maria
Rosa, who isn't an habitual runner. Maria Rosa Garcia Lorente says:
I'm so lucky to know Zenón, someone who on a daily basis really feels
the Olympic values of sacrifice, honesty and hard graft. To carry the
Olympic Torch would be very befitting of him, and would be a dream
come true, just like it was for me to run the BEHOBIA race, something
I only achieved thanks to his support.

Alicia Alcalde

Hometown Age
El Villar De Arnedo 39
Carrying the Flame through
Blackburn
Carrying the Flame on
23 June 2012
Alicia's nomination story
I am a positive person, active, dynamic and full of initiative. I am
the oldest of ten siblings and I am often and the voice of reason and
conscience.

I like sport, the environment and help people because I am a lifeguard
and volunteer of the Red Cross as well as serving as a youth leader.
You could say I'm like an improvised aunt to them, as I don't have any
children of my own, but I do have lots of nephews and nieces.

I worked in Manchester ten years ago, which was a very enriching and
something I would repeat without hesitation. That is why I think it
would be something amazing and a true honour to be one of the carriers
of the Olympic Torch, because I think this opportunity presents itself
once in a life and would fill me with satisfaction and pride to be

[thehornets]

That's smashing stuff Alex, and a nice time for you. Excellent. Happy pics - always good to see.

[scottish242]

Nice bit of history in a success.  I saw the torch 2 weeks ago.  The lady that was carrying it couldnt stop for photos' as they were being bused to the next town straight away.  It was great seeing it though 🙂

[westiesx2]

Nice one Alex. Something really different and a great piece of history. Might try the same thing in MK when it gets here on 9th July.

[rcsmg1]

Alex,always nice to get something different

[kimbub16]

nice alex, have you dyed your hair, cant remember it being that grey:-D;-)

[serenamorgan]

nice one Alex, thats something very different:-)   I wonder if they will be selling their torches on Ebay like some others

[tomflinny_sport_autographs]

This is different good work Alex.

[film4watcher]

That's very different from the usual things on here. Looks like you had a good time, Alex.

[wheel-lose]

fantastic that alex:-) good job they stopped jogging for you mate:-) very rare autographs i would say:-)

[obree]

Brilliant Alex well done mate .