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Paris Olympics: Coco Gauff to make history as youngest U.S. flag bearer at Opening Ceremony

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Paris Olympics: Coco Gauff To Make History As Youngest U.S. Flag Bearer At Opening Ceremony

By IANS News July 25, 2024 • 06:34 AM View: 282

Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony: Women tennis player Coco Gauff will carry the U.S. flag at the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday, becoming the youngest American to get this honour. Gauff, 20, was selected by her fellow U.S. Olympic team members, making her the first tennis player to serve as a U.S. flag-bearer at either an opening or closing ceremony.

Joining her will be NBA star LeBron James, named the male flag-bearer on Monday.

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