Katie Ledecky, Nick Mead to carry flag at Olympics closing ceremony - ESPN

Swimmer Katie Ledecky, who became the United States' most decorated Olympic female athlete of all time during the Paris Games, will share flag-bearer duties during the closing ceremony with gold medal-winning rower Nick Mead.

«Thank you, Team USA,» Ledecky said in the video posted to social media by Team USA. «This is a huge honor. I can't wait for closing ceremony. It's been an honor representing our country here in Paris. I'm so proud to be part of this team.»

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