Swimming champion Kaylee McKeown and sailing gold medallist Matt Wearn have been selected as Australia’s closing ceremony flag bearers for Paris 2024. The pair will lead the nation through the ceremony, which will take place on Monday from 5 am (AEST).
The honors come after McKeown defended her 100m and 200m backstroke gold medals, adding two more individual wins to her growing resume. The two flag-bearers made history at the Paris Games, with McKeown becoming Australia’s first four-time individual gold medallist when the swimmer defended her 100m and 200m backstroke titles.
“Kaylee’s performances speak for themselves, to become Australia’s first four-time individual Olympic champion is extraordinary. Her results are exceptional, but her character, her personality, and her charm resonate with what makes this Australian Olympic team so special.
“Matt has shown incredible resilience to defend his Olympic title. Understanding the challenges he has overcome to be here in Paris, is a great testament to the athlete and person Matt is. He is very humble, despite making Olympic history as the first man to win the laser class back-to-back.”
“Matt has shown incredible resilience to defend his Olympic title. Understanding the challenges he has overcome to be here in Paris, is a great testament to the athlete and person Matt is. “He is very humble, despite making Olympic history as the first man to win the laser class back-to-back.”
Australia has won a record 18 gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Canoe slalom great Jess Fox and hockey veteran Eddie Ockenden were the Australian flag-bearers at the opening ceremony.
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