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 James Worrall Flag Bearer Award

Carrying the Canadian flag into the opening or closing ceremony at the Olympic or Paralympic Games is an unforgettable moment. The athlete proudly represents our nation and leads the team into the stadium. Initiated at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002, the James Worrall Flag Bearer Award provides recognition to opening and closing ceremony Canadian flag bearers in Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The award is named in honour of legendary Olympian and 1936 opening ceremony flag bearer, James Worrall. The award consists of a beautiful sculpture designed and created by renowned Canadian artist Micah Lexier. Like our athletes, it is solid, impressive and undeniably Canadian. Athens 2004 marked the first time Paralympic athletes received the award.
James Worrall Flag Bearer Award recipients are:

Vancouver 2010 Winter Paralympic Games
Jean Labonté - Opening Ceremonies
Lauren Woolstencroft - Closing Ceremonies
Beijing 2008 Summer Paralymic Games
Paul Tingley - Opening Ceremonies
Donovan Tildesley - Closing Ceremonies
Torino 2006 Winter Paralympic Games
Todd Nicholson - Opening Cereomines
Colette Bourgonje - Closing Ceremonies
Athens 2004 Paralympic Summer Games
Chantal Petitclerc - Opening Ceremonies
Chantal Benoit - Closing Ceremonies
 

 
 
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