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Cwmbran ‘bionic man’ in Olympic torch relay

PROUD: Kelvin Perrett, 65, from Cwmbran will carry the Olympic torch. He is pictured with stepson Rhodri Thomas and grandchildren Stuart Waldron and Grace Thomas

10:08am Wednesday 9th May 2012

A CANCER survivor who has also overcome a heart attack and a knee replacement all in the past three years will carry the Olympic torch in Monmouth.

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Battling Chepstow student is Olympic torchbearer

8:20am Thursday 3rd May 2012

A BOY who was left seriously injured after being hit by a car has been chosen to be an Olympic torchbearer.

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Gwent runners prepare to carry Olympic torch

5:30pm Monday 19th March 2012

AS ATHLETES all over the world are preparing for this year’s London Olympics, residents closer to home are gearing up for a once in a lifetime chance to carry the games’ iconic torch.

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Gwent people tell of Olympic torch honour

12:30pm Monday 19th March 2012

A YEAR ago, David Chaffey was struggling to overcome a heart transplant and the complications that followed – but now he is looking forward to helping the Olympic Flame on its way through Gwent.

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Caerleon woman to carry Olympic torch

12:10pm Saturday 25th June 2011

SAMANTHA Hunt emerged empty-handed when she applied for 2012 Olympic Games tickets - but she might instead play a key role in the run-up to the London sporting extravaganza.

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