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Olympic flame rides the Tube

The Olympic flame has taken the Tube as it continues its week-long journey through the capital. A total of 144 torchbearers, including rower James Cracknell and skier Chemmy Alcott, carried the flame 43 miles across London.

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3rd leg of Olympic Torch relay later this morning

The torch in front of the Olympic Rings Credit: LOCOG

Some of Britain's top sport stars will carry the Olympic Flame as the London 2012 torch relay enters its third day today.

Ashes winning cricketer Marcus Trescothick and Olympic gold medal winning triple jumper Jonathan Edwards are among more than 100 torchbearers who will get to hold the famous torch.

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