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OU Olympic torchbearer shares her experience

OU Olympic torchbearer shares her experience

OU Alumna Nicci Shrimpton was one of the 8,000 chosen around the UK to carry the Olympic torch on its journey to the London Games 2012.

Nicci says: "The day was amazing and a great honour..... I was excited but very nervous, the sun was shining and there were lots of people there to support me.

"The crowds were incredible, Union Jacks, Welsh Dragons hundreds wanting photos and to touch the torch!! I did a slow jog to make the most of it and loved every minute of it.

"The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) staff were brilliant as were the Metropolitan Police who supported us.

"The excitement has continued with lots of local schools and community groups inviting me along with my torch to share my experiences!"

Nicci took part on 27 May between Swansea and Aberystwyth and was nominated by her manager at Action for Children for the outstanding work she has done for charity.

Read more about Nicci and why she was chosen as a torchbearer

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Tweet OU Alumna Nicci Shrimpton was one of the 8,000 chosen around the UK to carry the Olympic torch on its journey to the London Games 2012. Nicci says: "The day was amazing and a great honour..... I was excited but very nervous, the sun was shining and there were lots of people there to support me. "The crowds were incredible, Union Jacks, Welsh ...