Desmond Tutu was chosen to be an Olympic flag bearer at the 2002 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies in Salt Lake City as a symbol of peace and reconciliation. His prominent role as a leader in the fight against apartheid and his advocacy for human rights embodied the Olympic spirit of unity and diversity. Tutu's presence highlighted the importance of overcoming past divisions and promoted a message of hope and healing, aligning with the Olympic values of friendship and solidarity.
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Flag bearer at the opening ceremonies was 1500 meter runner Lopez Lomong and flag bearer at the closing ceremony was archer Khatuna Lorig.
The Olympic torch bearer.
The final Olympic torch bearer will use the torch to light the cauldron at the Olympic venue.
Mahe Drysdale is the New Zealands 2008 olympic flag bearer.
The flag bearer for the Olympic team from India in the 2008 Games was Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore. Rajyavardhan won India's only medal in the 2004 Games, a silver in double trap shooting.
One of the team's athletes is selected, by either the nation's olympic committee or by the members of the team, to be the flag bearer at the opening ceremony.
Open Ceremonies was Clara Hughes Closing Ceremonies was Joannie Rochette
James Tomkins was the olympic flag bearer for Australia
Yes. New Zealand snowboarder Juliane Bray was the flag bearer at the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver and will compete in ladies halfpipe.
what are the children walking next to the flag bearer carring in the Olympic parade of nations
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