Who was the first flag bearer for the United States ... ‘This flag dips to no earthly king,’ drawing the fury of an outraged crowd that had watched every other nation dip its flag in tribute ...

The other flag bearer is two-time Olympian rower Nick Mead. Mead helped his team of Justin Best, Michael Gracy, and Liam Corrigan win gold, a first for men's four rowing in 64 years.

I'm Fletcher Mackel. As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw to a close, Team USA has named its flag bearers for the closing ceremony – and who better to represent our country than two athletes who made ...