The Paris Games are just a few days from wrapping up and as Sunday’s Olympic closing ceremony approaches, Team USA made a big announcement regarding its flag bearers.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky and rower Nick Mead will have the illustrious honor of carrying the nation’s colors this weekend.
Ledecky was given the news by teammate Bobby Finke over video call while she attended the open-water marathon swimming events Thursday morning. She was then awarded the blue jacket she’ll wear to Stade de France.