Robyn Perry
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Robyn Ainsworth, born Robyn Perry was a 12-year-old schoolgirl and figure skater who lit the Olympic Flame
in 1988 Winter Olympics
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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 off the torch to her. During the ascent, Perry had to yell to one of the athletes to get out of her way.
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.
Olympic Flame
The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic Games. Commemorating the theft of fire from the Greek god Zeus by Prometheus, its origins lie in ancient Greece, where a fire was kept burning throughout the celebration of the ancient Olympics. The fire was reintroduced at the 1928...
in 1988 Winter Olympics
1988 Winter Olympics
The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event celebrated in and around Calgary, Alberta, Canada from 13 to 28 February 1988. The host was selected in 1981 after having beat Falun, Sweden and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy...
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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
McMahon Stadium
McMahon Stadium is a Canadian football stadium located in Calgary, Alberta. The stadium is owned by the University of Calgary and operated by the McMahon Stadium Society....
, kicking off the Calgary Winter Olympics. Downhill skier Ken Read
Ken Read
Ken Read, CM is a retired Canadian Olympic alpine ski racer, Corporate Director, sport advocate and international sports leader....
and speed skater Cathy Priestner
Cathy Priestner
Catherine Ann Priestner is a Canadian who won a silver medal in Speed skating at the 1976 Winter Olympics. She also competed in the 1972 Winter Olympics. She was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 1994. Priestner competed in her first competition at the age of 15.- References :...
handed off the torch to her. During the ascent, Perry had to yell to one of the athletes to get out of her way.
In an interview with the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
website, Perry stated that she had many amazing experiences because of this. Perry now directs We Care Home Health Services in North Calgary.