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
