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Olympic flame at tower of London


A Royal Marine Commando today abseiled with the Olympic flame into the Tower of London.

Royal Marine Martyn Williams arrived at Tower Wharf in a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter, and undertook the 180ft descent from the aircraft – at 2012 hours.

He held the flame up proudly for media representatives gathered to witness its arrival in the host city, with seven days to go until the start of the Games.

Dame Kelly Holmes lit a torch and ran then walked around the ramparts of the historic landmark, stopping to be photographed as she went.


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