Ukrainian gymnast Maria Vysochanska led a group of 27 athletes from the European Union through the streets of Marseille, France, on May 9 as part of the Olympic torch relay leading up to the Paris Olympics. “It's very hard to put all the emotions into words,'' the 21-year-old from the city of Lviv said. ‘’I feel pride and incredible happiness that Ukraine became the 28th country [to carry the flame with EU countries] and that the captain has honored me by letting me carry the Olympic flame.” To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian service, click here.
Ukrainian Gymnast Leads EU Athletes In Paris Olympic Torch Relay
Ukrainian gymnast Mariya Vysochanska (second from left) holds the Olympic torch and lights the torch of French alpine skier Cyprien Sarrazin (left) in Marseille.