The Olympic organizers appealed for a talented young footballer to take part in the 2012 Summer Olympics torch relay . Bailey had been trained by the Bailey Elite Football Academy in Wadham Lodge , Walthamstow during her teens and Waltham Forest Council nominated her to the organizers . Her part in the relay was watched by an estimated global audience of one billion as she stood on the prow of the motorboat driven by David Beckham and held the Olympic torch that was ferried to Steve Redgrave during the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony . She was interviewed by the BBC 's children 's news program " Newsround " about the event and pointed out that Beckham drove the boat for most of its journey but did n't get to park it
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
Jade Bailey (footballer)