2015 Pan American Games torch relay

2015 Toronto 2015 Pan American Torch Relay Emblem.svg Toronto, Canada Canada 20,000 km 3,000 May 30, 2015 July 10, 2015 2015 The 2015 Pan American Games torch relay was a 41-day torch run, occurring from May 30 to July 10, 2015, being held prior to the start of the Games. The relay brought the torch from Mexico to the Pan American Ceremonies Venue for the opening ceremony. An application period for Canadians to carry the torch opened in October 2014 and continued till December. Anyone aged 13 or older as of May 30, 2015 was eligible to become a torchbearer. Most of the torchbearers were selected by a random selection, while the others were selected by torch relay communities and games partners. Pelley Lauren October 1, 2014 Pan Am Games looking for torchbearers https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/panamgames/2014/10/01/pan_am_games_looking_for_torchbearers.html Toronto Star Toronto, Ontario, Canada February 17, 2015 The torch took a 41-day journey after being lit in May 2015 at the pyramids of Teotihuacan, Mexico. The torch was brought through a total of 130 communities, mostly in Ontario (with five outside the province, Richmond, Winnipeg, Calgary, Halifax and Montreal). The torch was carried by about 3,000 torchbearers and travel approximately 20,000 km.http://aroundtherings.com/site/A__50306/Title__Toronto-2015-Pan-Am-Games-Torch-Relay-Route-Announced-Including-More-Than-180-Celebrations/292/Articles Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay Route Announced, Including More Than 180 Celebrations February 24, 2015 aroundtherings.com Around the Rings February 24, 2015 The relay began on May 30, 2015 in Toronto and finished on July 10, the date of the opening ceremony.Latheef Abdul October 1, 2014 Pan Am Games torch relay will cross Canada https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/pan-am-games-torch-relay-will-cross-canada/ Canadian Press Toronto, Ontario, Canada February 17, 2015 The detailed torch relay route and celebration sites were announced on February 24, 2015. The torch arrived in Toronto and then headed to Thunder Bay, before visiting all other communities on the route. The relay also visited five National Historic Sites of Canada, six Canadian Forces bases and one provincial park. There were 180 celebrations across the torch relay route.http://www.insidethegames.biz/major-games/pan-american-games/toronto-2015/1025809-toronto-2015-confirm-exact-torch-relay-route-ahead-of-pan-american-games Toronto 2015 confirm exact Torch Relay route ahead of Pan American Games Morgan Liam March 3, 2015 insidethegames.biz Insidethegames March 3, 2015http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5446300-plans-are-firing-up-for-the-pan-am-torch-relay/ Plans are firing up for the Pan Am Torch Relay February 24, 2015 insidetoronto.com Metroland Media Group March 3, 2015 Route thumb|upright|Mark Oldershaw carrying the torch thumb|upright|An example of one of the torches from the 2015 Pan American Games thumb|upright|One of the many torch relay route markers All cities in the Province of Ontario, unless otherwise noted in italics.http://images.toronto2015.org/system/asset_pdfs/3698/original/Torch-relay-route-map-feb24.pdf Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay Route 7 February 2015 toronto2015.org TO2015 19 April 2015 DayDateCitiesNotable torchbearers1May 30Arrival ceremony in Toronto Chris Hadfield–astronaut Pan Am organizers head to Mexico to bring back flame for cross-Canada relay http://globalnews.ca/news/2010382/pan-am-organizers-head-to-mexico-to-bring-back-flame-for-cross-canada-relay/ Global News Toronto, Ontario, Canada 21 May 2015Rosie MacLennan–trampolinist2May 31Fort William First Nation, Thunder Bay, Nipigon, Terrace Bay, Marathon, White River, WawaCurt Harnett–cyclist27 May 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Celebrate in Thunder Bay and Algoma Districts on May 31 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1543863/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-celebrate-in-thunder-bay-and-algoma-districts-on-may-31 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 29 May 20153June 1Wawa, Sault Ste. MarieKalle Mattson–singer27 May 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Celebrate in Wawa and Sault Ste. Marie on June 1 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1543855/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-celebrate-in-wawa-and-sault-ste-marie-on-june-1 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 29 May 2015Chris Simon–hockey playerBrad Jacobs–curlerJessica Tuomela–swimmerMac Marcoux–alpine skier4June 2Sault Ste. Marie, Bruce Mines, Thessalon, Blind River, Serpent River First Nation, Massey, Espanola, Little Current, SudburyTessa Bonhomme–hockey player27 May 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Celebrate in Northern Ontario on June 2 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1543849/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-celebrate-in-northern-ontario-on-june-2 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 29 May 20155June 3Sudbury, Sturgeon Falls, North Bay, Powassan, South River, Sundridge, HuntsvilleDara Howell–freestyle skier27 May 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Celebrate in Nipissing, Parry Sound and Muskoka Districts on June 3 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1543865/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-celebrate-in-nipissing-parry-sound-and-muskoka-districts-on-june-3 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 29 May 20156June 4Algonquin Provincial Park, Algonquin, Huntsville, Minden Hills, Lindsay, Omemee, Peterborough Lift Lock, PeterboroughRon Ellis–hockey player27 May 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Celebrate in Muskoka, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough on June 4 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1544933/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-celebrate-in-muskoka-haliburton-kawartha-lakes-and-peterborough-on-june-4 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 29 May 20157June 5Peterborough, Bowmanville, Courtice, OshawaGino Vendetti–Paralympic athlete and powerlifterhttps://www.durhamregion.com/community-story/5656543-silver-medallist-gino-vendetti-to-carry-pan-am-torch-through-oshawa/ Silver medallist Gino Vendetti to carry Pan Am torch through Oshawa DurhamRegion.com 3 June 2015 8 January 20228June 6AjaxNigel Wilson–baseball player3 April 2015 Major leaguer Nigel Wilson torch bearer in Ajax http://www.durhamregion.com/pan-am-games-story/5539006-major-leaguer-nigel-wilson-torch-bearer-in-ajax/ durhamregion.com/p Ajax, Ontario 18 May 20159June 7Citadel Hill, Halifax, CFB Halifax (All three in Nova Scotia)Mark de Jonge–kayaker31 May 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Celebrate in Halifax on June 7 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1546601/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-celebrate-in-halifax-on-june-7 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 7 June 2015Andrew Nicholson–basketball playerLaura Pomeroy–swimmer10June 8Whitby, Brooklin, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Beaverton, Orillia –11June 9Orillia, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Parry Sound –12June 10Parry Sound, Waubaushene, Victoria Harbour, Port McNicoll, Midland, Penetanguishene, Oro-Medonte, Barrie Emily Batty–mountain biker3 June 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Celebrate in Parry Sound and Simcoe County on June 10 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1548597/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-celebrate-in-parry-sound-and-simcoe-county-on-june-10 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 7 June 2015Adam Dixon–sledge hockey playerGlenn Howard–curler13June 11Innisfil, CFB Borden, Stayner, Collingwood, Meaford, Owen SoundLarisa Yurkiw–alpine skierBrandt Ryan 1 April 2015 Larisa Yurkiw Named Pan-Am Torch Bearer For Owen Sound http://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-sports/2015/04/01/larisa-yurkiw-named-pan-am-torch-bearer-for-owen-sound/ blackburnnews.com 18 May 201514June 12 Owen Sound, Markdale, Flesherton, Shelburne, Alliston, Beeton, Mono, OrangevilleJessica Phoenix–equestrian rider12 June 2015 TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay Celebrates in Grey, Simcoe and Dufferin Counties on June 12 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1555235/toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-celebrates-in-grey-simcoe-and-dufferin-counties-on-june-12 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 21 June 2015Brian Price–rowerHalliday Chris 15 May 2015 County grants Orangeville Pan Am money, none for anyone else http://www.orangeville.com/pan-am-games-story/5629998-county-grants-orangeville-pan-am-money-none-for-anyone-else/ orangeville.com Orangeville, Ontario 18 May 201515June 13Orangeville, Palgrave, Bolton, Inglewood, Belfountain, Alton, Caledon EastPeter Holland–hockey playerhttp://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=767578 https://web.archive.org/web/20150519004652/http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=767578 dead May 19, 2015 Holland to take part in Pan Am torch relay Lund Chris 13 May 2015 mapleleafs.nhl.com 17 May 201516June 14Mississauga, Port Credit, Richmond (British Columbia)Hazel McCallion–politicianSimon Whitfield–triathlete –June 15Not travelling –17June 16Sarnia, Aamjiwnaang First Nation, Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent, Tecumseh, WindsorMary Spencer–boxer12 June 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Celebrate in Sarnia, Chatham-Kent, Essex County and Windsor on June 16 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1555243/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-celebrate-in-sarnia-chatham-kent-essex-county-and-windsor-on-june-16 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 21 June 201518June 17Windsor, Essex, Leamington, Point Pelee National Park, Pelee, St. Thomas, LondonChristine Nesbitt–speed skater14 June 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Celebrate in Southwestern Ontario on June 17 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1555413/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-celebrate-in-southwestern-ontario-on-june-17 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 21 June 2015Damian Warner–athlete24 March 2015 Warner named torchbearer for Pan Am torch relay http://www.londoncommunitynews.com/news-story/5523341-warner-named-torchbearer-for-pan-am-torch-relay/ London Community News London, Ontario 17 May 201519June 18London, Ingersoll, Woodstock, Tavistock, Stratford, Waterloo, KitchenerMandy Bujold–boxer17 June 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Celebrate in London, Oxford County, Stratford and Waterloo Region on June 18 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1557385/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-celebrate-in-london-oxford-county-stratford-and-waterloo-region-on-june-18 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 21 June 201520June 19Kitchener, Cambridge, Brantford, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, BurlingtonJ. 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Fitzpatrick–NASCAR driverhttp://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1027263/olympic-figure-skating-cycling-and-moguls-medallists-unveiled-as-toronto-2015-torchbearers Olympic figure skating, cycling and moguls medallists unveiled as Toronto 2015 Torchbearers Pavitt Michael 13 May 2015 insidethegames.biz Insidethegames 17 May 2015Mark Oldershaw–canoer21June 20Welland, St. Catharines, Port Dalhousie, Niagara FallsJessica McDonald–wrestler18 June 2015 MEDIA ADVISORY - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Continue Journey Through Niagara Region on June 20 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1558817/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-continue-journey-through-niagara-region-on-june-20 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 21 June 201522June 21Winona, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas, Waterdown, HamiltonNick Bontis–soccer player, coach, executive24 June 2015 The PanAm dedicated dozen http://www.thespec.com/pan-am-games-story/5750821-the-pan-am-dedicated-dozen/ Hamilton Spectator Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 24 June 2015 Sue Palmer-Komar–cyclist 23June 22Hamilton, CFB Winnipeg, The Forks, Winnipeg, Winnipeg (Last three in Manitoba)Melanie Booth–soccer playerJon Montgomery20 June 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay Heads to Winnipeg on June 22 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1559599/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-heads-to-winnipeg-on-june-22 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 21 June 2015Darnell Nurse–hockey player24June 23Milton, Oakville, BramptonSteve Bauer–cyclistTravis Gerrits–freestyle skier 25June 24Brampton, Kleinburg, Woodbridge, Vaughan, Thornhill, Richmond HillAndi Petrillo-broadcaster20 June 2015 Media Advisory - TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay to Celebrate in Peel and York Region on June 24 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1559647/media-advisory-toronto-2015-pan-am-games-torch-relay-to-celebrate-in-peel-and-york-region-on-june-24 CNW Newswire Toronto, Ontario, Canada 21 June 2015Elvis Stojko–figure skater26June 25Richmond Hill, Aurora, King, NewmarketTrish Stratus–professional wrestlerhttp://www.trishstratus.com/news/index.php?news=1400 Trish Stratus named Pan Am torchbearer 15 May 2015 trishstratus.com 17 May 201527June 26Newmarket, Sharon, Holland Landing, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Keswick, Mount Albert, Whitchurch–StouffvilleKaren Cockburn–trampolinistBolan Sandra 20 April 2015 Karen Cockburn named Stouffville's Pan Am torchbearer http://www.yorkregion.com/pan-am-games-story/5567326-karen-cockburn-named-stouffville-s-pan-am-torchbearer/ Stouffville Sun-Tribune Stouffville, Ontario 17 May 2015 28June 27Markham, Unionville, Thornhill, Markham – 29June 28Montreal (in Quebec)Alexandre Bilodeau–freestyle skier30June 29CFB Petawawa, Ontario – 31June 30Gatineau (in Quebec), OttawaArlene Dickinson–author 32July 1Kanata, Barrhaven – 33July 2Orleans, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Rideau Canal, Smiths Falls, Brockville, Gananoque, Fort Henry, KingstonBrooke Henderson–golfer 34July 3Calgary (in Alberta), CFB Kingston, Kingston, Odessa, Napanee, Deseronto, Tyendinaga First Nation, BellevilleKyle Shewfelt–gymnasthttp://newsroom.calgary.ca/news/kyle-shewfelt-announced-as-calgarys-pan-am-games-torch-relay-community-torchbearer Kyle Shewfelt Announced as Calgary's Pan Am Games Torch Relay Community Torchbearer 23 March 2015 newsroom.calgary.ca City of Calgary 18 May 201535July 4CFB Trenton, Trenton, Brighton, Colborne, Cobourg, Toronto (south) – 36July 5Toronto (east)Dwayne De Rosario–soccer playerWayne Simmonds–hockey player37July 6Toronto (east and west)Patrick Chan–figure skaterJamaal Magloire–basketball player38July 7Toronto (west and north) –39July 8Toronto (north and central)Jim Cuddy–singerEva Avila–singer40July 9Toronto (central and south)41July 10Toronto (central and south) + arrival at opening ceremony – See also 2015 Parapan American Games torch relay References External links Official website Category:2015 Pan American Games Category:Pan American Games torch relays