“Ever since Olympic basketball gold medalist Sergei Belov’s memorable torch run in 1980 at the Moscow Games where he appeared to run over the heads of athletes into Central Lenin Stadium, lighting the Olympic Cauldron has become one of the most anticipated events of the Opening Ceremonies. We’ve seen the fire lit via bow and flaming arrow (Barcelona, 1992), and from a pool of water (Sydney, 2000). This year … British adventurer Bear Grylls will fly across the River Tyne on a zip line on the last leg of the day.”