Here Is What 40 Minutes In One Segment Of The Olympic Torch Run Looks Like

A beaming Louis Giguère takes his turn running with the torch in St. Jérôme yesterday.
Photograph by: PHIL CARPENTER, THE GAZETTE, The Gazette

Torch Works Its 40 Minutes Of Magic -- The Montreal Gazette

Olympic flame visits St. JÉrôme: 'You're shaking in anticipation,' runner exclaims before memorable jog.

Here is what 40 minutes in one segment of the Olympic torch run looks like:

An hour before start time yesterday, the route through St. Jérôme, a 30-minute drive north of Montreal, is packed with traffic but not people. It's minus 8C with a biting wind. It looks like the run could be a dud, participation-wise.

With 20 minutes to go, the elementary school kids are trundled out. They're wearing snowpants, hats and mitts, closely followed by the high school kids, who are not.

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My Comment: I am personally ambivalent on the Olympics .... but the kids clearly love it and for that .... I guess .... makes it worthwhile.