Laura Peel and Brendan Kerry announced as Australia's flag-bearers for Winter Olympics

Aerial skier Laura Peel and figure skater Brendan Kerry have been named Australia's flag-bearers for the Beijing 2022 opening ceremony.

It is the first time Australia has had dual flag-bearers at a Winter Olympics opening ceremony, but follows in the footsteps of Australia's Summer Games team in Tokyo, when basketball star Patty Mills and swimmer Cate Campbell shared the responsibility.

Kerry and Peel are both contesting their third Olympic Games.

More to come.