Who narrated 2012 Olympic opening ceremony?

Three weeks before the ceremony, Mark Rylance, who was to have taken a leading part, pulled out after a family bereavement and was replaced by Kenneth Branagh.

What are the names of famous quotes of the London Olympics 2012?

“’Inspire a generation’ is our motto. Not necessarily ‘Create a generation’, which is what they sometimes get up to in the Olympic village.” – London Mayor Boris Johnson extols the “energy and enthusiasm” of the Games’ 10,000 athletes, to whom some 150,000 condoms have been distributed.

What did elbow sing at the Olympics?

Mercury award-winning band Elbow created the anthem for the BBC’s Olympics coverage. They also performed their hit One Day Like This in front of a TV audience of more than 26 million while athletes entered the stadium at the Olympics closing ceremony.

Who drove the boat bringing the Olympic torch to the stadium?

David was greeted at the dock by Sir Steve Redgrave who took up the baton and lit his golden torch from the one Beckham had delivered. As the five time Olympic gold medalist jogged off toward the stadium, David watched on proudly having completed his moment in the spotlight.

Who performed at the 2012 Olympics?

On August 12, the Olympic Stadium – which staged so many impressive sporting achievements during the Games – played host to a kaleidoscopic ceremony that celebrated the best of British music, with performances by artists including One Direction, Annie Lennox, George Michael, the Spice Girls, Take That and The Who.

What did David Beckham do in the 2012 Olympics?

David Beckham has expressed his pride at helping London win their 2012 Olympics bid, despite not being picked in Great Britain’s football squad. He played a leading role in the winning bid and carried the Olympic flame by speedboat to Friday’s opening ceremony.

Was Beckham in the Olympics?

Beckham played a role in helping London land the Games. He traveled to Singapore with the bid delegation in 2005 for the IOC members vote. He authored one of the most memorable scenes of the Opening Ceremony, driving the Olympic Flame down the River Thames on a motor boat.