Summer McIntosh, Ethan Katzberg named Canada's flag-bearers
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Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the closing ceremonies at the Olympic Games in Paris.
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.
"Summer's performance was a tour de force; three gold medals at one Games is an incredible achievement. For Ethan, another colossal success, Canada's first gold medal in the hammer throw, and the first medal for the sport in 112 years," said Eric Myles, the Chief Sport Officer of Canada's Olympic Committee.
"These are two athletes who truly represent the values ... of our Olympians and the competitive spirit that reigns within Team Canada 2024."
