U.S. curler Shuster, speed skater Bowe named Games flagbearers
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[February 03, 2022] BEIJING
(Reuters) - John Shuster will become the first curler to carry the
American flag at an Olympic opening ceremony when the Winter Games
begin on Friday while speed skater Brittany Bowe will walk on behalf
of bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, who tested COVID-19 positive.
Five-times Olympian Shuster, who skipped his rink to gold in the
men's competition in Pyeongchang, was elected flagbearer by his
United States' team mates while 2018 bronze medallist Bowe finished
runner-up and will take the place of Meyers Taylor.
"Being elected as one of the flagbearers is a tremendous honour,"
Shuster said. "Joining the incredible group of Team USA leaders,
especially since it was chosen by my Team USA team mates, is one of
the greatest honours of my sporting career."
Meyers Taylor, participating in her fourth Games, is the only woman
to win three bobsleigh medals for the United States, with two
silvers and a bronze. The 37-year-old tested positive for
coronavirus on Tuesday shortly after arriving in Beijing.
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Brittany Bowe of the United States in action during training.
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"While I cannot carry the flag and walk in with the
rest of Team USA, Brittany is very deserving of the opportunity to
lead our delegation on my behalf," she said.
The Games begin on Friday with the opening ceremony at the Bird's
Nest Stadium, where the 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was
also held.
(Reporting by Hritika Sharma; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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