High Level Photography were once again on hand to record a new world record – The largest human Olympic rings. The record was broken by 1,900 people of which a majority were schoolchildren. The event took Place at George Abbot school in Guildford Surrey and was organised by Surrey County Council to celebrate World Olympic Day and the countdown to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The children were joined in the record bid by Team GB athletes including Rachel Cawthorn (kayaking), Abigail Edmonds (kayaking), Sophia Warner (athletics) and Adelle Tracey (athletics). Teachers and local councillors from Surrey County Council also took part.
They rings were formed on the George Abbot School playing field, in Guildford, at 12.45pm.
The previous record was set on June 24, 2008, in Beijing, China, and featured 1,202 people.
The Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville and 1948 Surrey Olympic torch bearer Austin Playfoot also attended the celebrations.
Denise Saliagopoulos, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Services and the 2012 Games, said: “It was fantastic to see so many children making a piece of Olympic history. There was a thrill of excitement in the air during the build up and it was spectacular to see everyone forming the Olympic rings. It started to rain just as the record was broken but it certainly didn’t dampen the spirits. There were smiling faces everywhere you looked.”
“I hope today’s event will encourage more children to get involved in sport. By doing this we can help them stay healthy throughout their lives. Taking part in competition also teaches young people that through hard work and dedication they can achieve their goals.”
High Level arrived on site at 11.30 and selected the best position to take the photograph. Just as the record started and the photograph was being taken the heavens opened and many people got wet but it did not dampen the spirits.
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Olympic Rings Geaorge Abbot School Image copyright High Level Photography Ltd
