Olympic torch relay reaches the Channel Islands

Published on 16/07/2012 01:15

The Olympic torch flew to the Channel Islands yesterday before returning to the mainland to visit Admiral Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory.

The relay resumed from Southampton, Hampshire, yesterday morning, then flew from the city’s airport to Guernsey.

The first of the day’s 82 torchbearers was Michael Stroud, 57, pictured below, from Langley, Berkshire, who was nominated by Sir Ranulph Fiennes for his accomplishments in worldwide expeditions and his work for charity, hospital medicine and nutritional care.

An Olympics spokesman said: “Mike and Sir Ranulph’s expeditions included the first unsupported walk across Antarctica, and running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.

“These and other journeys raised more than £4 million for medical charities and led to Mike receiving an OBE for human endeavour and services to charity.”

After touring Guernsey, the flame was flown on to Jersey before returning to the mainland, travelling to Portsmouth.