The tennis player Coco Gauff was appointed as the flag bearer of the United States delegation at the Opening Ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympic Gameswhich will be celebrated on Friday, with the basketball player LeBron Jamesthat the election has been published.
The United States Olympic Committee announced Wednesday the selection of the tennis player, who assured that he “never” thought in a million years that he would have the honor of carrying the American flag for the US team during the opening ceremony.” .
“I couldn’t be more proud to lead my teammates with LeBron as we show our dedication and passion on the biggest stage, at a time when we can bring together athletes and fans from around the world,” said the player of tennis.
Gauff and James were elected by their fellow athletes from the US delegation through a process led by the team’s Athletes Commission, which serves as their representative group and spokesperson.
The two formed the second duo to carry the American flag at a Games Opening Ceremony. after baseball player Eddy Alvarez and basketball player Sue Bird in Tokyo 2020.
Gauff, second in the WTA rankings, is the current winner of the US Open and last year Roland Garros won his first Grand Slam doubles title with the Czech Katerina Siniakova and finally he will not be able to compete in Tokyo 2020 after testing positive for covid-19
Source: La Verdad
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