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2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony

  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: A general view of the Olympic Stadium and Orbit during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: A general view of the Olympic Stadium and Orbit during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: An airacraft trails fireworks to herald the start the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: An airacraft trails fireworks to herald the start the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair Rugby player Garrett Hichling of Canada carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair Rugby player Garrett Hichling of Canada carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair tennis player Peter Norfolk of Great Britain carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair tennis player Peter Norfolk of Great Britain carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Athletes from Brazil soak up the atmopshere during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Athletes from Brazil soak up the atmopshere during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair Rugby player David Anthony of Great Britain enjoys the atmosphere during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair Rugby player David Anthony of Great Britain enjoys the atmosphere during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Miranda performs during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Miranda performs during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge look on during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge look on during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex look on during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex look on during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Professor Stephen Hawking speaks during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Professor Stephen Hawking speaks during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair rugby player Greg Smith of Australia carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair rugby player Greg Smith of Australia carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair rugby player Greg Smith of Australia carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair rugby player Greg Smith of Australia carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: The Cauldron is seen during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: The Cauldron is seen during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: A sphere descends into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: A sphere descends into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Professor Stephen Hawking speaks during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Professor Stephen Hawking speaks during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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  • LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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    2012 London Paralympics - Opening Ceremony

    LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: A general view of the Olympic Stadium and Orbit during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: An airacraft trails fireworks to herald the start the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair Rugby player Garrett Hichling of Canada carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair tennis player Peter Norfolk of Great Britain carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Athletes from Brazil soak up the atmopshere during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair Rugby player David Anthony of Great Britain enjoys the atmosphere during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Miranda performs during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge look on during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex look on during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Professor Stephen Hawking speaks during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair rugby player Greg Smith of Australia carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Wheelchair rugby player Greg Smith of Australia carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: The Cauldron is seen during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: A sphere descends into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Professor Stephen Hawking speaks during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Artists perform with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium on August 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The 2012 Paralympics in London kicked off on August 2 with the official Opening Ceremony.