Land’s End in Cornwall (@ Ray Bradshaw/Getty Images)

Land’s End in Cornwall (@ Ray Bradshaw/Getty Images)

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• You have reached the westernmost point of England\s mainland.""Shall we check out the view?
• About 8,000 people will take part in the run which kicks off here today.""It\s fair to say they\ve got a torch to bear
• The eyes of the world are on the UK over the coming months, watching a collection of the Earth\s finest athletes.""But can any of them compete with this 100-year-old runner?
• The Olympic flame begins its 70-day journey here before traversing the country within one hour of 95% of the UK population.""Let\s find out where it will cross the finish line