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| Ethiopia's flag bearer Yanet Seyoum holds the national flag Photo: REUTERS/Mike Blake |
(BBC) The Queen has
declared the London Olympics officially open, before seven young athletes were
given the honour of lighting the ceremonial flame.
The show
featured British celebrities and sportspeople, including David Beckham and
Bradley Wiggins, and screen characters Mr Bean and James Bond.
In a speech
watched around the world, Games chief Jacques Rogge said: "The Olympic
Games are coming home tonight."
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