Who would you like to see light the flamr?

Crazy_cat_lady

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Who would you like to see light the final beacon thingy at the opening ceremony?

Would like to see David Beckham be the one to do it as he's helped so much bringing the Olympics here and its a shame he wasn't included for the football.
And obv not a reason but he is also rather nice looking :p

I have a feeling it may be Sir Steve Redgrave unless Lord Coe does it himself?
 

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David Beckham? Really? He's never won any interntional tournament?? Not being included in team GB also speaks volumes. Plenty of sports people have done a lot to bring the games to London.

It does not have to be lit by a sports person (or even a person actually, in 1992 it was lit by a stunt!). If it is a spors person i shoud be someone who has won and achieved a lot in their game. I also used to row, so Steve Redgave would get my vote, but I am sure there may be equally deserving in other sports :)
 

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I would like to see Steven Redgrave light it after his feat of winning gold in five consecutive games. Bradley can't do it as he will be tucked up in bed getting ready for the road race onn Saturday.
 

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Daley Thompson - no, he's coming across as an arrogant baby.

Steve Redgrave - yes, lovely man (have met him - twice) and to win gold in five consecutive Olympics is an amazing feat

Seb Coe - well he's taken himself out of the running

David Beckham - he's cute and a sporting icon, but naaaaah

I'd like to see Princess Anne do it . . . or Team Sky - they could swoop in on their bikes and Colonel Wiggo could do the honours ;).

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Steve Redgrave, awesome achievements in his chosen sporting field, overcame obstacles on the way yet made light of some really big issue, a real ambassador for sport, does huge amounts for charity. Oh, and he seems like a wonderful man too!!
 

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Agree with both Steve Redgrave or the Queen. It would be very fitting for her in this Jubilee year.
There is also Roger Bannister, that would be richly deserved.

Certainly would not be amused if Beckham did it, that brings it down to trashy level, they might as well as asked Katie Price.
 
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