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Olympic torch to visit Isle of Man

It\'s been revealed this morning that the Olympic torch will be visiting the Isle of Man next June.

It's been revealed this morning that the Olympic torch will be visiting the Isle of Man.

With one year to go until the Olympic Flame arrives in the UK, the first 74 locations welcoming the Flame during the 70-day Olympic Torch Relay have been announced.

The Torch Relay will start from Land's End on 19th May 2012 after arriving from Greece.

It will be coming to the Isle of Man on Saturday 2nd June, coinciding with the Isle of Man TT races.

The Isle of Man is the 16th place on the list of locations.

There will be an evening celebration on the Island to commemorate the occasion in the run up to the Olympics.

The search for torch bearers starts at 11am today.

More about the route can be seen HERE

(AUDIO ABOVE - GEOFF KARRAN, CHAIRMAN OF ISLE OF MAN SPORT)

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