Aug 9, 2024 - Sports

Pennsylvania's Nick Mead to be flag bearer in Olympics closing ceremony

Chester County's Nick Mead is one of Team USA's flag bearers for the closing ceremony at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

Why it matters: The Strafford athlete is a member of the crew team that won its first gold for the U.S. in men's four since 1960.

Zoom in: The closing ceremony begins Sunday at 3pm.

Team USA's flag bearers include Mead and swimmer Katie Ledecky, who won a pair of gold and other medals herself at the games.

1 cool thing: Mead is the first rower to lead Team USA as a flag bearer at a closing ceremony.

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