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2012 Summer Olympics torch relay
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<p>The 2012 Summer Olympics torch relay was run from 19 May until 27 July, prior to the <a href="/facts/2012_Summer_Olympics/mF4apCwl">London 2012 Summer Olympics</a>. The torch bearer selection process was announced on 18 May 2011. </p><p>As well as touring the <a href="/facts/United_Kingdom/kuPAILt2">United Kingdom</a> the schedule included the three <a href="/facts/Crown_dependencies/2jUeeK21">crown dependencies</a> of <a href="/facts/Jersey/3lBLWgpg">Jersey</a>, <a href="/facts/Guernsey/CwEjEkm2">Guernsey</a> and the <a href="/facts/Isle_of_Man/HG7bYyA8">Isle of Man</a>, and also the <a href="/facts/Republic_of_Ireland/k8JzXVze">Republic of Ireland</a>. </p>