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Olympics opens, last of the touch bearers lights the beacon
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Olympics opens, last of the touch bearers lights the beacon
At Wembley Stadium, London, John Mark British Athlete, the last of the touch bearers who had carried the living flame 2000 miles from Greece, lights the Olympic beacon. Attending the opening were the Royal Family, King George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth consort, Princess Margaret, Queen Mary, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duchess of Kent, and a crowd of 80, 000 spectators. Date: 29 July 1948
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A Historic Moment at the 1948 Olympics: John Mark, the Last Touch Bearer, Lights the Olympic Beacon at Wembley Stadium This iconic photograph captures a pivotal moment during the opening ceremony of the 1948 Olympics held at Wembley Stadium in London. John Mark, the last of the touch bearers, proudly holds the living flame that he had carried for 2000 miles from Greece. The flame's journey began in Olympia, Greece, and passed through numerous countries before reaching the United Kingdom. The image is filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement as the crowd of 80,000 spectators, along with members of the Royal Family, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duchess of Kent, eagerly await the lighting of the Olympic beacon. The 1948 Olympics, also known as the Austerity Olympics due to the post-World War II economic conditions, was a remarkable sports spectacle that showcased the resilience and determination of the British people. The lighting of the Olympic beacon marked the official start of the XIVth Olympiad, which was a significant event in the history of international sports. The photograph is a testament to the power of sports to bring people together, transcending political and social boundaries, and creating a sense of unity and camaraderie. The image remains an enduring symbol of the Olympic Games and the spirit of athleticism and competition that they represent.
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