Olympic torch passes through Stonehenge

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STONEHENGE, SALISBURY, UNITED KINGDOM, JULY 12, 2012, SOURCE: LOCOG

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SOUNDBITE 1 Michael Johnson (man), retired American sprinter and Olympic torchbearer (English, 10 sec):
"It's always incredible to carry the Olympic flame, but to do it around Stonhenge was amazing. It's a very beautiful clear morning, watching the sun rise, it's unbelievable."

SOUNDBITE 2 Michael Johnson (man), retired American sprinter and Olympic torchbearer (English, 15 sec):
"I think it's going to be great Games, I'm really excited about it, everyone's obviously excited about it. You know, the competition takes care of itself, this is what really makes an Olympics special, these people really getting in behind it, getting excited about it, and then enjoying the experience."


IMAGES:
-VAR Michael Johnson running with the Olympic Torch around Stonehenge and passing torch to Junior GB sprinter Amelia Clifford.

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