Summer McIntosh, Ethan Katzberg chosen as Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Olympics closing ceremony

Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the closing ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Paris.

McIntosh became Canada's first triple gold-medallist and also won a silver medal in swimming.

The 17-year-old from Toronto set two Olympic records in the pool.

Katzberg of Nanaimo, B.C., claimed gold in men's hammer throw.

Canada headed into the final day of competition with 27 medals, including nine gold, which is a record at a non-boycotted Summer Games.

Sprinter Andre De Grasse and weightlifter Maude Charron were Canada's flag-bears for the opening ceremonies on July 26.