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Originally Posted by browna
Like Calgary 22 years ago, I bet there will be some passing around of the torch inside BC Place amongst celebrities/athletes, which I am guessing would include the likes of Gretzky, someone like Micheal J Fox...but the final bearer? Who knows.
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It's become pretty standard for the torch to get passed between multiple people while inside the stadium (I don't know if Calgary was the first to do that or not, I think LA did as well in 1984).
The final bearer is usually either a decorated local athlete or, as they did here, a "future Olympian" or someone who represents the ideals of the Games.
Maybe Joe Sakic? Local boy and former Olympic gold medalist in the host nation's favourite sport.