Murray to carry British flag at Rio Opening Ceremony

TIL Desk Sports/ Andy Murray, who won the Olympic tennis title at Wimbledon four years ago, will carry the British flag at Friday’s Opening Ceremony in Rio, the British Olympic Association has said.

Murray was selected from a short-list of athletes “who exemplify the Olympic values and uphold the Team GB values”, with the final choice being made by a panel headed by Team GB Chef de Mission Mark England.  “To represent your country at the Games is an unbelievable experience, but to lead out Team GB will be an incredible honour, the biggest in sport,” Murray said.

“This is my third Olympic Games and it is a very special competition for me. I obviously have great memories of London and I am 100 percent focused on winning here in Rio. “The privilege of being the flagbearer is a moment I will remember for the rest of my life and will certainly be one of the highlights of my career.”