Flagbearers

**A.H.Black** · 08-11-2012, 06:44 PM

From BBC Sports -

The first of Ainslie's five Olympic medals - the most of any sailor - was a silver in the Laser class at Atlanta 1996, claimed when he was just 19.

He then won golds at Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008, all in the Finn discipline, before adding a fourth in Weymouth to overhaul Dane Paul Elvstrom's record of four golds in consecutive Games.

Ainslie has said he is unlikely to compete at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Four golds and a silver - pretty cool. Too bad we don't know more about him. Maybe now we will.

**SHARPIE** · 08-11-2012, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by A.H.Black

From BBC Sports -

Four golds and a silver - pretty cool. Too bad we don't know more about him. Maybe now we will.

He's also

so Im good with the decision

**Loves_Shizuka** · 08-11-2012, 07:10 PM

Each to their own

**Zemgirl** · 08-11-2012, 07:29 PM

Neta Rivkin (rhythmic gymnastics) will be the Israeli flagbearer in the closing ceremony. I'm not really sure how many other Israeli Olympians are still in London, to be honest, but she deserves the honor.

**Domshabfan** · 08-11-2012, 08:17 PM

India : Mary Kom, i couldn't be more happy for her. That olympic medal make her hero for women's sport, as well as for North Eastern athletes in India

**love_skate2011** · 08-11-2012, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Zemgirl

Neta Rivkin (rhythmic gymnastics) will be the Israeli flagbearer in the closing ceremony. I'm not really sure how many other Israeli Olympians are still in London, to be honest, but she deserves the honor.

Good for Neta

I will be shocked if Russia will not choose their Queen Kanaeva to be their flag bearer tomorrow

**MikiAndoFan#1** · 08-11-2012, 10:46 PM

Portugal: Fernando Pimenta (silver medal in canoeing).

**floskate** · 08-11-2012, 10:52 PM

Re: Ainslie for GB. I totally get this decision. He is the most successful Olympic GB sailor in history, has constantly delivered for his nation and after winning his 4th gold medal he is about to retire. I'm totally fine with the decision and find this a very fitting tribute.

**Bournekraatzfan** · 08-11-2012, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by Domshabfan

India : Mary Kom, i couldn't be more happy for her. That olympic medal make her hero for women's sport, as well as for North Eastern athletes in India

Originally Posted by MikiAndoFan#1

Portugal: Fernando Pimenta (silver medal in canoeing).

Thanks for posting these! Both good choices!

**Marta24** · 08-11-2012, 11:16 PM

Italy: Daniele Molmenti (Gold in canoeing)

**Garden Kitty** · 08-12-2012, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by Zemgirl

Neta Rivkin (rhythmic gymnastics) will be the Israeli flagbearer in the closing ceremony. I'm not really sure how many other Israeli Olympians are still in London, to be honest, but she deserves the honor.

I realize it would be disrespectful with a flag, but I can't help thinking it would be fun to have a rhythmic gymnast flagbearer toss the flag in the air, twirl around in a bielmann and catch the flag all while marching, and then twirl the flag like the ribbon apparatus .

**Castlerock** · 08-12-2012, 03:15 AM

Considering Canada only won 1 gold, I think it would probably be Rosie. She had a great story too. But I am fine with Sinclair. This is the last Olympics for a number of athletes (who won medals) so I am not sure it would be Despatie.

**Bournekraatzfan** · 08-12-2012, 03:25 AM

Originally Posted by Garden Kitty

I realize it would be disrespectful with a flag, but I can't help thinking it would be fun to have a rhythmic gymnast flagbearer toss the flag in the air, twirl around in a bielmann and catch the flag all while marching, and then twirl the flag like the ribbon apparatus .

**MR-FAN** · 08-12-2012, 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by Castlerock

Considering Canada only won 1 gold, I think it would probably be Rosie. She had a great story too. But I am fine with Sinclair. This is the last Olympics for a number of athletes (who won medals) so I am not sure it would be Despatie.

How about Emilie Heymans? First female Diver and First Canadian to win medals at 4 consecutive Olympics

**mocha-ice** · 08-12-2012, 12:39 PM

Just announced, it will be Christine Sinclair for Canada

**Zemgirl** · 08-12-2012, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by Garden Kitty

I realize it would be disrespectful with a flag, but I can't help thinking it would be fun to have a rhythmic gymnast flagbearer toss the flag in the air, twirl around in a bielmann and catch the flag all while marching, and then twirl the flag like the ribbon apparatus .

Well, Stephane Lambiel did do some kind of spin-like stuff when he was flagbearer in Vancouver.

**misskarne** · 08-12-2012, 01:42 PM

I eat my own words...

Malcolm Page is going to be Australia's flagbearer!

He is one of our sailors from the 470 class (I think). He is "supposed" to be retiring after this Games. What a great choice!

**pumba** · 08-12-2012, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by love_skate2011

Good for Neta

I will be shocked if Russia will not choose their Queen Kanaeva to be their flag bearer tomorrow

For Russia this will be Anastasia Davydova - the only 5-time OGM in synchronized swimming in the world. Not a bad alternative to Evgenia

**Garden Kitty** · 08-12-2012, 06:05 PM

Tweet from Oscar Pistorius:

Really feel honoured to be chosen to carry the SA flag in the closing ceremony tonight! What a great ending to the games it'll be!

**beepbeep** · 08-12-2012, 06:08 PM

Brazil will have boxer Esquiva Falcão (silver medallist) as the flagbearer.

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