Tennis star Coco Gauff and NBA superstar LeBron James have been chosen as the flag bearers for Team USA at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Gauff, the first U.S. tennis player to serve as a flag bearer, and James were selected by their fellow U.S. Olympians to lead the American delegation.
The announcement was made by Gauff’s teammate and friend Chris Eubanks on Tuesday, July 223 2024 morning.
Gauff expressed her surprise and excitement, saying she never imagined being chosen for the honor. In an interview on NBC’s “TODAY” show, she mentioned her admiration for James and expressed her anticipation of finally meeting him as fellow flag bearers.
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At 20 years old, Gauff is making her Olympic debut in Paris after missing the Tokyo Games due to a COVID-19 diagnosis.
She joins a strong Team USA lineup, including fellow tennis stars Jessica Pegula, Danielle Collins, and Emma Navarro in women’s singles, as well as Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Chris Eubanks, and Marcos Giron in men’s singles.
Gauff, ranked No. 2 in the world, is a medal hopeful at the French Open venue, Roland-Garros, and is also expected to compete strongly in doubles.
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