Why many Olympians don't want to carry the flag in the opening ceremony

ESN Feeds 5 years ago

Being chosen as an Olympic flag-bearer is an enormous honor — yet athletes routinely turn it down. We talked to Michael Phelps, Dawn Staley and other former flag-bearers to find out exactly how grueling it can be.

Being chosen as an Olympic flag-bearer is an enormous honor — yet athletes routinely turn it down. We talked to Michael Phelps, Dawn Staley and other former flag-bearers to find out exactly how grueling it can be.

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