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Coco Gauff and LeBron James Named Team USA Flag Bearers for Paris Olympics on Friday

Jul 24, 2024, 12:13 PM

Coco Gauff, the reigning U.S. Open champion, has been named as the female flag bearer for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday. At 20 years old, Gauff will become the youngest U.S. athlete to carry the flag at an Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. She is also the first tennis player to be accorded this honor. Gauff will be joined by NBA star LeBron James, who will serve as the male flag bearer. The announcement was made by Team USA, and Gauff expressed her gratitude for being chosen by her fellow Olympians. Gauff will lead the nearly 600 Team USA athletes and is set to make her Olympic debut.