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| London Olympic Rings unveiled at St Pancras |
Olympic fever is starting in London with the first set of Blue, Gold, Black, Green, and Red Olympic Rings being unveiled in London St Pancras Station. For information on London 2012 luxury holidays packages check out our website and browse the options available.
Londoners unaware of the significance of their city hosting the 2012 Olympic Games were given a giant reminder at St Pancras station on Thursday as Mayor Boris Johnson and Lord Coe unveiled the first set of Olympic rings.
Traditionally Olympic rings appear around host cities in the lead-up to a Games and the international train station became the first London landmark to inherit the symbols, which measure 20 metres wide by 9 metres high and weigh 2,300 kilograms.
It is the first of many sets of rings which will be erected at recognised landmarks across London as the Games edge ever nearer.
St Pancras will be one of the essential access points to the Olympic Park during the Games thanks to the Javelin service – a seven-minute journey to Stratford – and the station was the location of the first London 2012 shop.
Lord Coe, London Olympic organising committee chair, said: "The Olympic Rings are an iconic symbol, inspiring athletes and uniting people around the world.
"To athletes they represent the culmination of thousands of hours of training and reaching the highest level in sport. To Londoners and visitors alike, they will excite and inspire them about being in a Host City and demonstrate that we are ready to welcome the world in 2012."
Tickets to the Games go on sale to the public on March 15 – 500 days until the Games begin on July 27, 2012 – and Johnson believes the unveiling of the rings was an important step in showing the world how London is progressing with its preparations.
"London is going to be at the centre of the world’s attention throughout 2012 and I want the whole city to harness every opportunity offered by the Games," said Johnson.
"Unveiling the first set of Olympic Rings at St Pancras International provides a fantastic glimpse into how the capital is gearing up for this unique event. London is embracing its role of Host City and I am determined to turn this enthusiasm into a lasting legacy for the city for generations to come.
"The rings will be a powerful symbol for millions of visitors using the iconic station that the capital is poised and ready to welcome the world's greatest sporting stars and put on the best show on earth."
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