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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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Olympic torch rides the Tube

The flame boarded the train at Wimbledon. Credit: Gareth Fuller/LOCOG/PA Wire

The Olympic torch took a successful ride on the London Underground today, travelling on a train emblazoned with the Olympic rings.

Service Operator John Light, 64, was given the honour of carrying the flame a stop down the District Line, from Wimbledon to Wimbledon Park.

John Light joined commuters on the early morning ride. Credit: Gareth Fuller/LOCOG/PA Wire

Earlier, double Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell carried the torch.

The rower and adventurer, 40, began today's relay in Kingston with the flame eventually bound for Ealing.

James Cracknell carried the Flame during a leg through Kingston Upon Thames. Credit: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

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