And he'll have something to carry.
Phelps will be the bearer of the U.S. flag during the Friday night ceremony at Maracana Stadium, selected in a vote by all members of the American Olympic team.
The decision announced Wednesday makes Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, only the second swimmer to lead the U.S. delegation in the opening ceremony. Gary Hall was the first at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
"I'm honored to be chosen, proud to represent the U.S., and humbled by the significance of carrying the flag and all it stands for," Phelps said.
His selection was an obvious choice. Phelps has captured 18 golds and 22 medals overall, far more than any other athlete in Olympic history, and he is the first American male swimmer to qualify for five Olympics.
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Flag in one hand, beer in the other, no doubt!
ReplyDeleteSo true, 1:59PM. Let's just hope he leaves his car and keys in the US.
ReplyDelete22 medals (18 of them Gold). I'd say he's earned this distinction despite his youthful indiscretions.
ReplyDeleteA convicted marijuana user, what great example for young men and women. The Olympic Committee made this choice of promoting marijuana use! You can't believe they didn't consider Phelps' known illegal drug use.
ReplyDeleteWhat behavior will be an accepted in twenty years?
Why isn't this an issue?
DeleteHe deserves to carry it.
ReplyDeleteBelieve me, marijuana does not enhance anybody's ability to swim.
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ReplyDelete22 medals (18 of them Gold). I'd say he's earned this distinction despite his youthful indiscretions.
August 4, 2016 at 2:30 PM
Let me guess.... You voted for Obama and now you are going to vote for Hillary!
Think before you speak.
Delete5:06 Just jealous because you never accomplished anything.
ReplyDeleteYup voting for the winners!!!
ReplyDeleteWe have a pot smoking cocaine dealing communist President I think this young man is an okay choice.
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ReplyDeleteFast swimmer with lots of medals. Otherwise an undistinguished knuckle head who has made some bad choices and has some baggage.
Based on the medals and 5 Olympics a natural choice to carry the flag.
Change the rules to popular moral interpretation. Change the description of ethical. Again, what will you accept in twenty years?
DeleteWell, guess he's represents what's good abut our political system as he is what we stand for; a DUI pot smoking offender. Now, that's something to be proud of. Betcha he's a democrat!
ReplyDeleteHows he going to carry a flag, and his bong without dropping something?
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