Who are Erin Jackson and Frank Del Duca? US Olympic Flag Bearers 2026
Summary
The 2026 Winter Olympics began with its Opening Ceremony in Milano Cortina. Erin Jackson, a speed skater, and Frank Del Duca, a bobsledder, carried the U.S. flag at the event. They were selected by their fellow athletes to represent Team USA as flag bearers.Key Facts
- The 2026 Winter Olympics started with the Opening Ceremony in Milano Cortina.
- Erin Jackson and Frank Del Duca served as flag bearers for the United States.
- Erin Jackson is a gold medalist in speed skating from the 2022 Beijing Games.
- Frank Del Duca is a bobsledder attending his second Olympic Games.
- This marks the second consecutive Winter Games with two U.S. flag bearers.
- Team USA athletes vote to choose their flag bearers based on qualities like leadership and achievements.
- Del Duca is the first bobsledder in 70 years to be a U.S. flag bearer.
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