Matthew Pinsent, 4 time gold medal winner in rowing.
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James tonkins
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Mark Grimmette, Luge athlete.
Mahe Drysdale 2008 Beijing Nick Willis 2012 London
Yes, that is the final act of the closing ceremony. After the president of the International Olympic Committee pronounces the Olympics ended the flame is extinguished and, while the Olympic anthem is played, the Olympic flag is lowered and carried horizontally from the stadium.
Mariel Zagunis, an American fencer, carried the American flag at the 2012 London Opening Ceremony.
After being lit in a ceremony in Greece, the Olympic torch is carried through relay, to the country that is hosting the Olympics for the year. It is passed from runner to runner, until the final runner is revealed at the opening ceremony.
Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.Cathal Miller carried the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics in London.
The Olympic flags are just our countries flags in the Olympics. They are never lit in the Olympics. I think you are refering to the torch that is carried by a runner who starts a fire at the beginning of the Olympic games and is put out at the closing ceremony.
The Olympic flame for the 2012 London Olympics was lit by Greek actress Katerina Lehou during the ceremonial lighting in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on May 10, 2012. The flame was then carried to London, where it was officially lit at the Opening Ceremony on July 27, 2012, by British tennis legend David Beckham, along with other notable figures.
At the closing ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which took place in 2021, the Irish flag was carried by Rob Heffernan, a former Olympic race walker. Heffernan was chosen to represent Ireland in this ceremonial role, symbolizing the nation's pride and spirit. The event celebrated the achievements of Irish athletes throughout the Games.