Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca chosen as U.S. flagbearers for Winter Olympics

February 3, 2026

TL;DR

Erin Jackson and Frank Del Duca will be the U.S. flagbearers for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Jackson is the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics.
Del Duca is an Army sergeant with strong Italian heritage.
They were chosen by a group of their fellow Olympians.
Jackson will be the eighth U.S. speedskater to carry the flag.
Del Duca will be the first bobsledder to carry the flag in 70 years.
The opening ceremony will be spread across multiple Italian cities.
Del Duca highlighted the significance of the Games being held in his family's homeland.
USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland praised Jackson and Del Duca for embodying excellence and unity.

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