Jodie Mcnamara carries Olympic Torch in Heywood

Date published: 23 June 2012


21-year-old Jodie Mcnamara carried the Olympic Flame through her home town of Heywood today.

Jodie, who was nominated to carry the torch by her old employers, The National Youth Agency, said: "It was absolutely amazing, it was great to see everyone come out to support me, best day ever.

"It just went so quick everyone screaming your name and wanting pictures.

"Absolutely amazing."

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