Robyn Perry
Robyn Ainsworth, born Robyn Perry was a 12-year-old schoolgirl and figure skater who lit the Olympic Flame in Calgary '88.[1]
On Feb. 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 the torch to her.[1] During the ascendency, 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 got a lot of amazing experiences because of this. Perry now directs We Care Home Health Services in North Calgary.[2]
References
- ^ a b "1988 Olympic sweetheart Robyn Perry is all grown up". Vancover Sun. February 9, 2008. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
- ^ a b "Past Torchbearers". vancouver2010.com article accessed 3 January 2010.