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London 2012 Olympic torch relay: day 38 – in pictures

Olympic torch relay: Day 38 - Olympic Torch Relay
Eager spectators wave their flags as they cheer on the torchbearers in Leeds during the day 38 of the Olympic torch relay Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
Olympic torch relay: Sarah Smithson, left, passes the flame to Hannah Harris in Leeds
Sarah Smithson, left, passes the Olympic flame to Hannah Harris at the John Charles Centre for sport in Leeds Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA
Olympic torch relay: Yasser Ranjha carries the Olympic Flame through the County Arcade in Leeds
Yasser Ranjha, president of Leeds Metropolitan University Students' Union, carries the Olympic flame through the County Arcade in Leeds city centre Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA
Olympic torch relay: Abigail Stone takes her turn in the relay through Morley
Abigail Stone, one of the day's younger runners, took her turn in the relay through Morley Photograph: Ben Birchall/LOCOG/PA
Olympic torch relay: Sadaharu Mishina, right, from Japan, receives the flame in Morley
Sadaharu Mishina, right, from Japan, receives the flame in Morley. Mishina's two-year-old daughter lost her life in the Japanese tsunami in March 2011 Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
Olympic torch relay: Teresa Loney takes the torch around the playing field of Morley High School
Teresa Loney takes the torch on a lap around the playing field of Morley High School Photograph: LOCOG/LOCOG via Getty Images
Olympic torch relay: Charlotte Humphreys makes her way with the Olympic flame through Morley
People line the route as Charlotte Humphreys, a swimmer from Shropshire, makes her way with the Olympic flame through Morley Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
Olympic torch relay: Daniel Maynard waves on the leg between Batley and Dewsbury
Daniel Maynard waves on the leg between Batley and Dewsbury. Daniel was nominated to be a torchbearer for his voluntary work as an athletics coach Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
Olympic torch relay: These excited children cheer on the Torchbearers in Dewsbury
Excited children cheer on the torchbearers in Dewsbury Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
Olympic torch relay: Steven Tomlinson is seen on the Torch Relay between Leeds and Beeston
Steven Tomlinson, the 14-year-old son of late inspirational fundraiser Jane Tomlinson, waves during the Torch relay between Leeds and Beeston Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
Olympic torch relay: An enthusiastic scene greets the Torchbearers in Wakefield
Enthusiastic children greet the torchbearers in Wakefield Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
Olympic torch relay: Jonathan Lancaster carryies the Olympic flame through Wakefield
Jonathan Lancaster who lives with disfigurement and was featured in the BBC documentary Love Me Love My Face ran through Wakefield to the sound of cheering crowds Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
Olympic torch relay: Muriel Brown from Manchester at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield
Muriel Brown, 81, from Manchester enjoys a wonderful photo opportunity by the Henri Moore sculpture in the Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield. Muriel was selected through the Coca-Cola campaign for her 60 years service to Amateur Athletics Coach and Judge Competitor Committees Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
Olympic torch relay: Torchbearer Jack Mitchell carries the Olympic flame in Pontefract
Torchbearer Jack Mitchell is cheered on by local children as he takes the Olympic flame through Pontefract. Jack, 19, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in 2010 and underwent life-saving surgery followed by 14 months in rehabilitation Photograph: LOCOG/Getty Images
Olympic torch relay: Four time Olympic medal winner Sebastian Coe on the relay in Sheffield
Four time Olympic medal winner Sebastian Coe took his turn on the torch relay in Sheffield Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
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