Lemn Sissay: The Official Poet of the 2012 Olympics
Readings, Plays and Poetry
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Type: Interview
Genre: Official Poet of the Olympics
Location: London
Year: 2011
Lemn Sissay, the British-Ethiopian poet and broadcaster born in 1967, was an official poet of the London 2012 Olympics. He earned this role with a poem that was written to inspire athletes and spectators alike. "Spark Catchers", displayed permanently in the Olympic Park. Sissay was chosen not just for his poetic skill, but for his authentic connection to East London, his ability to weave social history into Olympic symbolism, and his impactful public resonance.
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