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'''Robyn Ainsworth''' |
'''Robyn Ainsworth''' (born '''Robyn Perry''' in 1975) is a former figure skater who lit the [[Olympic Flame]], as a 12-year-old schoolgirl, in the opening ceremony for the [[1988 Winter Olympics]].<ref name="agr">{{cite news|url=http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=5a0bba15-0e6b-491a-81d6-2cf9b149b6d2|title=1988 Olympic sweetheart Robyn Perry is all grown up|date=February 9, 2008|publisher=Vancouver Sun|accessdate=15 December 2009|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107150302/http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=5a0bba15-0e6b-491a-81d6-2cf9b149b6d2|archivedate=7 November 2012}}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
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On February 13, 1988, she was the final runner in the [[Olympic torch relay]] and was chosen to ignite the giant cauldron at [[McMahon Stadium]], kicking off the Calgary Winter Olympics. Downhill skier [[Ken Read]] and speed skater [[Cathy Priestner]] handed off the torch to her.<ref name="agr"/> During the ascent, Perry had to yell to one of the athletes to get out of her way.<ref name=vanoc>{{cite web|url=http://www.vancouver2010.com/more-2010-information/olympic-torch-relay/about-the-olympic-torch-relay/torchbearers/past-torchbearers/|title=Past Torchbearers|publisher=vancouver2010.com|accessdate=3 January 2010}}</ref> |
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In an interview with the [[2010 Winter Olympics]] website, Perry stated that she |
In an interview with the [[2010 Winter Olympics]] website, Perry stated that she had many amazing experiences because of this. Perry now directs ''We Care Home Health Services'' in North Calgary.<ref name=vanoc /> |
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Latest revision as of 02:59, 7 January 2022
Robyn Ainsworth (born Robyn Perry in 1975) is a former figure skater who lit the Olympic Flame, as a 12-year-old schoolgirl, in the opening ceremony for the 1988 Winter Olympics.[1]
Biography[edit]
On February 13, 1988, she was the final runner in the Olympic torch relay and was chosen to ignite the giant cauldron at McMahon Stadium, kicking off the Calgary Winter Olympics. Downhill skier Ken Read and speed skater Cathy Priestner handed off the torch to her.[1] During the ascent, Perry had to yell to one of the athletes to get out of her way.[2]
In an interview with the 2010 Winter Olympics website, Perry stated that she had many amazing experiences because of this. Perry now directs We Care Home Health Services in North Calgary.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "1988 Olympic sweetheart Robyn Perry is all grown up". Vancouver Sun. February 9, 2008. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
- ^ a b "Past Torchbearers". vancouver2010.com. Retrieved 3 January 2010.