Olympic Torch at Stonehenge

12th July 2012, 11:26

Olympic Torch at Stonehenge

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One of the world's greatest ever athletes Michael Johnson has carried the Olympic Torch around Stonehenge at sunrise.

Hundreds gathered at the World Heritage Site for a special dawn event - and even the weather was perfect.

Michael, who won 4 Olympic gold medals and holds the 400m world record, said after jogging around the stones: "It was amazing. It was a great experience to carry the torch around the iconic Stonehenge"

"Life is great for me. This was incredible, just a really incredible magic moment."

44 year old Michael also said he was looking forward to London 2012.

"It should be a great games. The Olympics is always phenomenal."

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