Lighting of the Olympic Torch (19 images)

The Olympic torch enters the Olympic Stadium as seven up-and-coming British athletes prepare to light the Olympic cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on July 27, 2012 in Stratford, London. UPI/Pat Benic

The Olympic flame enters the Stadium during the opening ceremony at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on July 27, 2012 in London. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Sir Steven Redgrave holds up the Olympic Torch after taking it from David Beckham and carrying it into the Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony at the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 in London. UPI/Ron Sachs

Many torches are lit with the Olympic Flame during the torch lighting segment of the Opening Ceremony at the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 in London. UPI/Ron Sachs