1.   Dr. Lanse, the protagonist, is working to stop the torch runner from making it to the Atlanta arena to light the torch.

2.   Q. What is the minimum age for a torch runner?

3.   This will allow the torch runner to go from the stadium to the cauldron during the torch lighting ceremony.

4.   This will allow the torch runner to go from the stadium to the caldron during the torch lighting ceremony.

5.   Torch runners from all over Southern California, nominated for their outstanding inspiration to others, rubbed shoulders with celebrities in an emotional roving street festival.

6.   Torch runners wear Champion jogging togs, and support staff, some recruited by United Way, the official volunteer agency, get official Hanes T-shirts.

7.   While many in the crowd were friends and family members of the torch runners, others said they were simply curious.

8.   According to reports, a British anti-landmine activist, two world-class runners and three Olympic Nordic combined champions will be the final torch runners.

9.   According to reports, a British anti-land mine activist, two world-class runners and three Olympic Nordic combined champions will be the final torch runners.

10.   The IOC also insisted Olympic torch runners wear only clean white uniforms free of any corporate logos.