Tom Daley and Helen Glover have been named as Team GB’s flagbearers at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Daley, a four-time medalist in diving, is starring in his fifth Olympics and is looking to claim another gold medal after winning one in Tokyo 2020.
Speaking to BBC Sport, he said: “I am extremely proud. Being able to be flagbearer at the opening ceremony is a dream come true.
“This Olympics is something I would consider to be a bonus Olympics.
“This Olympics has been about enjoying it, embracing every moment and taking everything in as much as I can.
“To be flagbearer too is just the icing on the cake.”
“It’s a dream come true.”
It means the world to Tom Daley and Helen Glover to be Great Britain’s flagbearers at the #Paris2024 opening ceremony ❤ pic.twitter.com/FFdW4ttEua
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The 30-year-old will be joined by rower Glover, who is competing in her fourth games.
She has now come out of retirement for the second time, but the three-time world champion is more determined than ever to achieve more success.
She said: “I never thought I would be an Olympian. Being part of history as a flagbearer, I haven’t really got my head round it yet.
“Everyone I have told so far has cried, and I cried when I was told, which goes to show how much of an honour it is and how much it means.”
Paris’ opening ceremony will be held on the River Seine on Friday, with around 10,500 athletes expected to be part of the event.
It is the first time in history the event will not take place inside a stadium and the athletes will end at the Eiffel Tower.
