Coco Gauff

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Coco Gauff and LeBron James: Flag-Bearing Dream Team for Team USA!

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Tennis prodigy Coco Gauff joins basketball legend LeBron James to lead Team USA as flag bearers at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 🇺🇸🏆

Coco Gauff, the 20-year-old tennis sensation, has been named one of the flag bearers for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She will share this prestigious role with none other than basketball legend LeBron James. This dynamic duo will lead American athletes during the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony, a proud moment for both sports stars and the nation as a whole.

Gauff is making history as the first tennis player to serve as a U.S. flag bearer at the Olympic Games. Her selection is a testament to her incredible rise in the world of tennis, highlighted by her recent US Open victory. Carrying the flag alongside a four-time NBA champion like LeBron James is a remarkable achievement that underscores her importance and influence in the sports community.

The announcement has been met with widespread acclaim, as fans and athletes alike celebrate this unique pairing. Social media is abuzz with congratulations and support for Gauff, who has quickly become a beloved figure in American sports. LeBron James, a seasoned Olympian, expressed his excitement to be sharing this honor with such a talented and inspiring young athlete.

This year’s Olympic Opening Ceremony promises to be unforgettable with Gauff and James leading the way. Their appearance together not only symbolizes the unity and strength of Team USA but also serves as an inspiring message to young athletes everywhere. The Olympic spirit of excellence, dedication, and teamwork will be on full display.

Fun Fact 1: Coco Gauff first made headlines at the age of 15 when she defeated Venus Williams at Wimbledon 2019. Her journey from that victory to now being an Olympic flag bearer is nothing short of inspirational.

Fun Fact 2: LeBron James is no stranger to the Olympics, having already secured two gold medals and one bronze in his Olympic career. His involvement in the 2024 Olympics not only adds to his legendary status but also highlights his dedication to representing his country on the global stage.

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Coco Gauff joins LeBron James as flag bearer for Team USA at ... (NBC New York)

Coco Gauff is joining LeBron James to lead American athletes during the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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Tennis star Coco Gauff will carry the U.S. flag at the Olympic ... (NPR)

Gauff, 20, is the first tennis player to serve as a U.S. flag bearer at an Olympic Games. At Friday's opening ceremony, she will carry the flag alongside ...

Coco Gauff named youngest Opening Ceremony flag bearer in U.S. ... (NBC Olympics)

Coco Gauff will be one of the two U.S. flag bearers along with LeBron James during the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Coco Gauff to be female flag bearer for US team at Olympic opening ... (ABC News)

Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the US Olympic team at Friday's opening ceremony.

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Coco Gauff picked to be Team USA's second flag bearer ahead of ... (CBS News)

Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as Team USA's flag bearers and will lead American athletes during the Olympics opening ceremony.

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Coco Gauff named Team USA female flag-bearer for Paris Olympics ... (ESPN)

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Tennis player Coco Gauff is named as USA flag bearer for Olympics (NPR)

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Tennis player Coco Gauff is named as USA flag bearer for Olympics (WUNC)

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Coco Gauff will be the US female flag bearer at the Olympics ... (WDAM)

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Coco Gauff will be the US female flag bearer at the Olympics ... (WSAZ-TV)

Gauff, the reigning US ...

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Coco Gauff to be female flag bearer for US team at Olympic opening ... (The Associated Press)

Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the U.S. Olympic team at Friday's opening ceremony. Gauff, the reigning U.S..

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LeBron James Selected As Team USA Flag Bearer: EXCLUSIVE (Today.com)

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Delray Beach native Coco Gauff to carry American flag at Olympic ... (WPBF West Palm Beach)

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Coco Gauff named U.S. female flag bearer for Paris Olympics (US Open Tennis Championships)

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Coco Gauff on honor of being USA flag bearer at opening ceremony ... (USA TODAY)

When Coco Gauff got the news of being the U.S. flag bearer, she got emotional and turned away from her teammates to cry privately in a corner.

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Coco Gauff will be the US female flag bearer at the Olympics ... (WCAX)

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Coco Gauff is excited to meet LeBron James but promises not to ... (The Associated Press)

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Coco Gauff is excited to meet LeBron James but promises not to ... (The Macomb Daily)

Coco Gauff plans to avoid pestering LeBron James when they share flag-bearing duties for the United States during Friday's Olympics opening ceremony along ...

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Coco Gauff excited to meet LeBron James, but promises not to ... (NBC 6 South Florida)

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Florida tennis star to carry flag for Team USA in Olympic Opening ... (Palm Beach Post)

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Coco Gauff Named U.S. Female Flag Bearer for Paris 2024 Opening ... (TeamUSA.org)

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Coco Gauff will be the US female flag bearer at the Olympics ... (13abc Action News)

Gauff, the reigning US ...

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Who are the flag bearers for Team USA? Coco Gauff and LeBron ... (NBC New York)

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Olympics: Team USA sends message with LeBron James, Coco ... (The News-Press)

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Coco Gauff excited to meet LeBron James at Olympics but won't ... (FOXSports.com)

Coco Gauff plans to avoid pestering LeBron James when they share flag-bearing duties during Friday's Olympics opening ceremony.

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