Two athletes who are both about to compete in their fourth Olympic Winter Games have been named as Team Canada’s Opening Ceremony flag bearers for Milano Cortina 2026.
Three-time Olympic medallist in moguls, Mikaël Kingsbury, and two-time Olympic medallist in ski cross, Marielle Thompson, were selected for the incredible honour of carrying the maple leaf on February 6.
“There just are so many amazing athletes to select from, that I got chosen is really kind of unbelievable, but very special,” Thompson said just minutes after hearing the news. “It hasn’t…